Friedebert Tuglas, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Friedebert Tuglas

Estonian writer and critic

Date of Birth: 02-Mar-1886

Place of Birth: Ahja, Põlva County, Estonia

Date of Death: 15-Apr-1971

Profession: writer, translator, journalist, literary critic, literary historian

Nationality: Estonia

Zodiac Sign: Pisces

Friedebert Tuglas, born Friedebert Mihkelson or Michelson (2 March 1886, Ahja – 15 April 1971, Tallinn) was an Estonian writer and critic who introduced Impressionism and Symbolism to Estonian literature.
Persecuted by the authorities in the beginning of 20th century, he later became an acknowledged representative of Estonian literature in the Soviet era.