Lauri Sommer

Estonian poet, translator and musician (born 1973)
Person human Q12368353
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Lauri Sommer

Summary

Lauri Sommer is a human[1]. His place of birth was Viljandi[2]. He was born on April 2, 1973[3]. He worked as a translator[4], literary scholar[5], musician[6], poet[7], and writer[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (8 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in Viljandi[2], Lauri Sommer…
  • Lauri Sommer was born on April 2, 1973[3].
  • Lauri Sommer's father was Ilmar Soomere[10].
  • Lauri Sommer held citizenship in Estonia[11].
  • Lauri Sommer's professions included translator[4].
  • Lauri Sommer's professions included literary scholar[5].
  • Lauri Sommer worked as a musician[6].
  • Lauri Sommer's professions included poet[7].
  • Lauri Sommer's professions included writer[8].
  • Lauri Sommer received the Gustav Suits Poetry Award[12].
  • Lauri Sommer received the Q16411282[13].
  • Lauri Sommer received the Q16410514[14].
  • Lauri Sommer received the Juhan Liiv Poetry Award[15].
  • Lauri Sommer received the Order of the White Star, 5th Class[16].
  • Lauri Sommer received the Q16413258[17].
  • Lauri Sommer was a member of Erakkond[18].
  • Lauri Sommer was a member of Liinatśuraq[19].
  • Lauri Sommer was a member of Ütsiotsõ[20].
  • Lauri Sommer is recorded as male[21].
  • Lauri Sommer's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • Lauri Sommer's Commons category is recorded as Lauri Sommer[23].
  • Lauri Sommer's family name is recorded as Sommer[24].
  • Lauri Sommer's given name is recorded as Lauri[25].
  • Lauri Sommer's pseudonym is recorded as Nuga Soopealt[26].
  • Lauri Sommer's relative is recorded as Uno Soomere[27].

Product Details

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MusicBrainz — CC0 open music encyclopedia

  • Type: Person[28]

  • Country: EE[29]

  • Began / founded: 1973-04-02[30]

  • MusicBrainz ID: b70226da-e3d9-4e60-b44d-2f0f41ece956[31]

Body

Origins and Family

Lauri Sommer was born in Viljandi[2]. He was born on April 2, 1973[3]. His father was Ilmar Soomere[10].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include translator[4], literary scholar[5], musician[6], poet[7], and writer[8].

Recognition

Awards received include Gustav Suits Poetry Award[12], a literary award[32], in Estonia[33], founded in 2004[34]; Q16411282[13], a literary award[35], in Estonia[36], founded in 1990[37]; Q16410514[14], a literary award[38], in Estonia[39], founded in 1972[40]; Juhan Liiv Poetry Award[15], a literary award[41], in Estonia[42], founded in 1965[43]; Order of the White Star, 5th Class[16], a grade of an order[44], in Estonia[45], founded in 1936[46]; and Q16413258[17].

Why It Matters

Lauri Sommer ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (8 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[9]

FAQs

Where was Lauri Sommer born?

Lauri Sommer's place of birth was Viljandi[2].

Who were Lauri Sommer's parents?

Lauri Sommer's father was Ilmar Soomere[10].

What did Lauri Sommer do for work?

Lauri Sommer worked as translator[4], literary scholar[5], musician[6], poet[7], and writer[8].

What awards did Lauri Sommer receive?

Honors received include Gustav Suits Poetry Award[12], Q16411282[13], Q16410514[14], and Juhan Liiv Poetry Award[15].

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Product details (FDA / USDA / NHTSA public-domain catalog data)

  1. [28] . MusicBrainz (MetaBrainz Foundation). musicbrainz.org.
  2. [29] . MusicBrainz (MetaBrainz Foundation). musicbrainz.org.
  3. [30] . MusicBrainz (MetaBrainz Foundation). musicbrainz.org.
  4. [31] . MusicBrainz (MetaBrainz Foundation). musicbrainz.org.

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  1. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  5. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  10. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [46] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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    Given name Lauri
    Award received Gustav Suits Poetry Award, Q16411282, Q16410514 +3
    Family name Sommer
    Sex or gender male
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