Paul Ariste

Estonian linguist (1905-1990)
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Paul Ariste

Summary

Paul Ariste is a human[1]. His place of birth was Torma Rural Municipality[2]. He was born on February 3, 1905[3]. He passed away in Tallinn[4]. He died on February 2, 1990[5]. He worked as a linguist[6], Esperantist[7], pedagogue[8], and university teacher[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (21 views/month, #7,290 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Paul Ariste was born in Torma Rural Municipality[2].
  • Paul Ariste died in Tallinn[4].
  • Paul Ariste was born on February 3, 1905[3].
  • Paul Ariste was born on 1905[11].
  • Paul Ariste died on February 2, 1990[5].
  • Paul Ariste died on 1990[12].
  • Paul Ariste is buried at Raadi cemetery[13].
  • Paul Ariste held citizenship in Russian Empire[14].
  • Paul Ariste held citizenship in Estonia[15].
  • Paul Ariste held citizenship in Soviet Union[16].
  • Estonian was Paul Ariste's native language[17].
  • Paul Ariste worked as a linguist[6].
  • Paul Ariste worked as an Esperantist[7].
  • Paul Ariste's professions included pedagogue[8].
  • Paul Ariste's professions included university teacher[9].
  • Paul Ariste's field of work was linguistics[18].
  • Among Paul Ariste's employers was University of Tartu[19].
  • Paul Ariste was employed by University of Latvia[20].
  • Paul Ariste's education included a stint at Gustav Adolf Grammar School[21].
  • Paul Ariste's education included a stint at University of Tartu[22].
  • A notable student of Paul Ariste was Mikhail Atamanov[23].
  • A notable student of Paul Ariste was Martti Kuusinen[24].
  • A notable student of Paul Ariste was Arvo Laanest[25].
  • A notable student of Paul Ariste was Lidia Vassikova[26].
  • A notable student of Paul Ariste was Ivan Tarakanov[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Torma Rural Municipality[2], Paul Ariste… Recorded date of birth include February 3, 1905[3] and 1905[11]. Estonian was his native language[17].

Education

Educated at Gustav Adolf Grammar School[21], a general education school[28], in Estonia[29], founded in 1631[30], headquartered in Tallinn[31] and University of Tartu[22], a public university[32], in Estonia[33], founded in 1918[34], headquartered in Tartu[35].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include linguist[6], Esperantist[7], pedagogue[8], and university teacher[9]. Paul Ariste's field of work was linguistics[18]. Employers include University of Tartu[19], a public university[36], in Estonia[37], founded in 1918[38], headquartered in Tartu[39] and University of Latvia[20], a public university[40], in Latvia[41], founded in 1919[42], headquartered in Riga[43]. Notable students include Mikhail Atamanov[23], a linguist[44], b. 1945[45], of Soviet Union[46], awarded the Medal of the Order "For Merit to the Fatherland", 2nd class without swords[47]; Martti Kuusinen[24], a linguist[48], 1928–2001[49], of Russia[50], specialised in linguistics[51]; Arvo Laanest[25], a linguist[52], 1931–2003[53], of Estonia[54]; Lidia Vassikova[26]; Ivan Tarakanov[27]; and Q25647057[55]. Doctoral students include Lidia Vassikova[56], a linguist[57], 1927–2012[58], of Soviet Union[59], awarded the Honoured Science Worker of the Russian Federation[60], specialised in philology[61] and Ago Künnap[62], a linguist[63], b. 1941[64], of Estonia[65], awarded the Order of the White Star, 5th Class[66], specialised in Uralic[67].

Recognition

Awards received include doctor honoris causa of the University of Helsinki[68], an award[69], in Finland[70]; Order of Friendship of Peoples[71], an order[72], in Soviet Union[73], founded in 1972[74]; Order of Lenin[75], an order[76], in Soviet Union[77], founded in 1930[78]; Order of the Red Banner of Labour[79], a socialist order of merit[80], in Soviet Union[81], founded in 1928[82]; honorary citizen of Tartu[83], a title of honor[84], in Estonia[85], founded in 1939[86]; and Merited Scientist of Estonian SSR[87], an honorary title of the Estonian SSR[88], in Soviet Union[89], founded in 1941[90].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include February 2, 1990[5] and 1990[12]. Paul Ariste died in Tallinn[4]. Burial took place at Raadi cemetery[13].

Why It Matters

Paul Ariste ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (21 views/month, #7,290 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 14 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[91] He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[92]

His notable doctoral advisees include Ago Künnap[93], a linguist[94], b. 1941[95], of Estonia[96], awarded the Order of the White Star, 5th Class[97], specialised in Uralic[98] and Lidia Vassikova[99], a linguist[100], 1927–2012[101], of Soviet Union[102], awarded the Honoured Science Worker of the Russian Federation[103], specialised in philology[104].

FAQs

Where was Paul Ariste born?

Paul Ariste was born in Torma Rural Municipality[2].

Where did Paul Ariste die?

Paul Ariste passed away in Tallinn[4].

What did Paul Ariste do for work?

Paul Ariste worked as linguist[6], Esperantist[7], pedagogue[8], and university teacher[9].

Where did Paul Ariste go to school?

Paul Ariste was educated at Gustav Adolf Grammar School[21] and University of Tartu[22].

What awards did Paul Ariste receive?

Honors received include doctor honoris causa of the University of Helsinki[68], Order of Friendship of Peoples[71], Order of Lenin[75], and Order of the Red Banner of Labour[79].

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