Arne Merilai

Estonian writer and literary scholar (born 1961)
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Arne Merilai

Summary

Arne Merilai is a human[1]. His place of birth was Kohtla-Järve[2]. He was born on April 27, 1961[3]. He worked as a writer[4], literary scholar[5], and poet[6].

Key Facts

  • Born in Kohtla-Järve[2], Arne Merilai…
  • Arne Merilai was born on April 27, 1961[3].
  • Arne Merilai held citizenship in Estonia[7].
  • Arne Merilai worked as a writer[4].
  • Arne Merilai's professions included literary scholar[5].
  • Arne Merilai worked as a poet[6].
  • Among Arne Merilai's employers was University of Tartu[8].
  • Arne Merilai was educated at Kehra Secondary School[9].
  • Arne Merilai was educated at University of Tartu[10].
  • A notable work attributed to Arne Merilai is Oedipus the Tyrant[11].
  • Arne Merilai received the Yearly prize of the Endowment of Literature by the Cultural Endowment of Estonia[12].
  • Arne Merilai received the Yearly prize of the Endowment of Literature by the Cultural Endowment of Estonia[13].
  • Arne Merilai received the Yearly prize of the Endowment of Literature by the Cultural Endowment of Estonia[14].
  • Arne Merilai was a member of Estonian Writers' Union[15].
  • Arne Merilai is recorded as male[16].
  • Arne Merilai's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • Arne Merilai's Commons category is recorded as Arne Merilai[18].
  • Arne Merilai's family name is recorded as Merilai[19].
  • Arne Merilai's given name is recorded as Arne[20].
  • Arne Merilai's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Estonian[21].
  • Arne Merilai's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[22].

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Origins and Family

Arne Merilai's place of birth was Kohtla-Järve[2]. He was born on April 27, 1961[3].

Education

Educated at Kehra Secondary School[9], a general education school[23], in Estonia[24], headquartered in Kehra[25] and University of Tartu[10], a public university[26], in Estonia[27], founded in 1918[28], headquartered in Tartu[29].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include writer[4], literary scholar[5], and poet[6]. Arne Merilai was employed by University of Tartu[8].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Arne Merilai is Oedipus the Tyrant[11].

Recognition

Awards received include Yearly prize of the Endowment of Literature by the Cultural Endowment of Estonia[12], a literary award[30], in Estonia[31], founded in 1970[32].

FAQs

Where was Arne Merilai born?

Born in Kohtla-Järve[2], Arne Merilai…

What did Arne Merilai do for work?

Arne Merilai worked as writer[4], literary scholar[5], and poet[6].

Where did Arne Merilai go to school?

Arne Merilai was educated at Kehra Secondary School[9] and University of Tartu[10].

What awards did Arne Merilai receive?

Honors received include Yearly prize of the Endowment of Literature by the Cultural Endowment of Estonia[12], Yearly prize of the Endowment of Literature by the Cultural Endowment of Estonia[13], and Yearly prize of the Endowment of Literature by the Cultural Endowment of Estonia[14].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Estonian Writers' Online Dictionary. Retrieved . ewod.ut.ee. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  2. [16] . wikidata.org.
  3. [7] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [17] . wikidata.org.
  5. [9] . wikidata.org.
  6. [10] . wikidata.org.
  7. [4] . wikidata.org.
  8. [5] . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . wikidata.org.
  10. [8] . sisu-vana.ut.ee. Retrieved . sisu-vana.ut.ee. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  11. [12] . Estonian Writers' Online Dictionary. Retrieved . ewod.ut.ee. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  12. [13] . Estonian Writers' Online Dictionary. Retrieved . ewod.ut.ee. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  13. [14] . Estonian Writers' Online Dictionary. Retrieved . ewod.ut.ee. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [18] . wikidata.org.
  15. [15] . Estonian Writers' Online Dictionary. Retrieved . ewod.ut.ee. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [3] . Estonian Research Portal. Retrieved . ewod.ut.ee. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [11] . Estonian Writers' Online Dictionary. Retrieved . ewod.ut.ee. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  20. [21] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [22] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [23] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [24] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [25] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

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