Marju Lepajõe

Estonian classical scholar (1962-2019)
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Marju Lepajõe

Summary

Marju Lepajõe is a human[1]. Born in Tartu[2], she… she was born on October 28, 1962[3]. She died on July 4, 2019[4]. She worked as a classical scholar[5], translator[6], essayist[7], theologian[8], and historian of religion[9].

Key Facts

  • Marju Lepajõe's place of birth was Tartu[2].
  • Marju Lepajõe was born on October 28, 1962[3].
  • Marju Lepajõe died on July 4, 2019[4].
  • Burial took place at Old St. John's cemetery[10].
  • Marju Lepajõe's father was Jaan Lepajõe[11].
  • Marju Lepajõe's mother was Leida Lepajõe[12].
  • Marju Lepajõe held citizenship in Estonia[13].
  • Marju Lepajõe held citizenship in Soviet Union[14].
  • Estonian was Marju Lepajõe's native language[15].
  • Marju Lepajõe's professions included classical scholar[5].
  • Marju Lepajõe worked as a translator[6].
  • Marju Lepajõe's professions included essayist[7].
  • Marju Lepajõe worked as a theologian[8].
  • Marju Lepajõe worked as a historian of religion[9].
  • Marju Lepajõe's professions included librarian[16].
  • Marju Lepajõe's field of work was essay[17].
  • Marju Lepajõe's field of work was Neoplatonism[18].
  • Marju Lepajõe's field of work was patristics[19].
  • Marju Lepajõe's field of work was Neoplatonism and Christianity[20].
  • Marju Lepajõe's field of work was Neoplatonism and Gnosticism[21].
  • Marju Lepajõe was employed by University of Tartu[22].
  • Marju Lepajõe was educated at University of Tartu[23].
  • Marju Lepajõe was educated at Saint Petersburg State University[24].
  • Marju Lepajõe was educated at University of Tartu[25].
  • Marju Lepajõe's education included a stint at University of Tartu[26].

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Origins and Family

Marju Lepajõe's place of birth was Tartu[2]. She was born on October 28, 1962[3]. Her father was Jaan Lepajõe[11]. Her mother was Leida Lepajõe[12]. Estonian was her native language[15].

Education

Educated at University of Tartu[23], a public university[27], in Estonia[28], founded in 1918[29], headquartered in Tartu[30] and Saint Petersburg State University[24], a public university[31], in Russia[32], founded in 1724[33], headquartered in Saint Petersburg[34].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include classical scholar[5], translator[6], essayist[7], theologian[8], historian of religion[9], and librarian[16]. Fields of work include essay[17], a literary genre[35]; Neoplatonism[18], a philosophical movement[36], founded in 0245[37]; patristics[19], an academic discipline[38]; Neoplatonism and Christianity[20]; and Neoplatonism and Gnosticism[21]. Marju Lepajõe was employed by University of Tartu[22].

Recognition

Awards received include Order of the White Star, 5th Class[39], a grade of an order[40], in Estonia[41], founded in 1936[42]; Ela ja sära[43], a scholarship[44], in Estonia[45], founded in 2000[46]; Enn Soosaar prize for ethical essayism[47], a literary award[48], in Estonia[49], founded in 2012[50]; and Annual award by Cultural Endowment Estonia[51], an award[52], in Estonia[53], founded in 1996[54].

Death and Burial

Marju Lepajõe died on July 4, 2019[4]. She is buried at Old St. John's cemetery[10].

FAQs

Where was Marju Lepajõe born?

Marju Lepajõe was born in Tartu[2].

Who were Marju Lepajõe's parents?

Marju Lepajõe's father was Jaan Lepajõe[11]. Marju Lepajõe's mother was Leida Lepajõe[12].

What did Marju Lepajõe do for work?

Marju Lepajõe worked as classical scholar[5], translator[6], essayist[7], theologian[8], and historian of religion[9].

Where did Marju Lepajõe go to school?

Marju Lepajõe was educated at University of Tartu[23], Saint Petersburg State University[24], University of Tartu[25], and University of Tartu[26].

What awards did Marju Lepajõe receive?

Honors received include Order of the White Star, 5th Class[39], Ela ja sära[43], Enn Soosaar prize for ethical essayism[47], and Annual award by Cultural Endowment Estonia[51].

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