Arvo Valton (1935-2024)
Screenwriter
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Eduard Bornhohe (1862-1923)
Novelist
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August Malk (1900-1987)
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Helena-Reet Ennet, 46
Blogger
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Paul Eerik Rummo, 82
Poet
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Ain Kaalep (1926-2020)
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Juhan Viiding (1948-1995)
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Hella Wuolijoki (1886-1954)
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Juhan Liiv (1864-1913)
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Kristjan Jaak Peterson (1801-1822)
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Ants Oras (1900-1982)
Playwright
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Viivi Luik, 78
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Kersti Merilaas (1913-1986)
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Aarne Ruben, 53
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Lydia Koidula (1843-1886)
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Martin Lipp (1854-1923)
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Kaur Kender, 53
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Oskar Luts (1887-1953)
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Sass Henno, 42
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Mati Unt (1944-2005)
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Jaan Kaplinski (1941-2021)
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Eno Raud (1928-1996)
Children's Author
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Marie Under (1883-1980)
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Andrus Kivirahk, 54
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Born in Estonia
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August Kitzberg (1855-1927)
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Mart Raud (1903-1980)
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Henrik Visnapuu (1890-1951)
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Ivar Ivask (1927-1992)
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Heiti Talvik (1904-1947)
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