Tõnu Karma

Estonian linguist and librarian (1924-2014)
Person human Q12377529
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Tõnu Karma

Summary

Tõnu Karma is a human[1]. He was born in Tartu[2]. He was born on May 1, 1924[3]. He passed away in Tukums[4]. He died on September 9, 2014[5]. He worked as a linguist[6] and librarian[7].

Key Facts

  • Born in Tartu[2], Tõnu Karma…
  • Tõnu Karma passed away in Tukums[4].
  • Tõnu Karma was born on May 1, 1924[3].
  • Tõnu Karma died on September 9, 2014[5].
  • Burial took place at Forest Cemetery[8].
  • Among Tõnu Karma's spouses was Marta Rudzīte[9].
  • A child of Tõnu Karma was Rūta Karma[10].
  • Tõnu Karma held citizenship in Estonia[11].
  • Tõnu Karma held citizenship in Latvia[12].
  • Tõnu Karma's professions included linguist[6].
  • Tõnu Karma's professions included librarian[7].
  • Among Tõnu Karma's employers was University of Latvia[13].
  • Tõnu Karma's education included a stint at University of Tartu[14].
  • Tõnu Karma received the Order of the White Star, 5th Class[15].
  • Tõnu Karma received the Order of the Three Stars[16].
  • Tõnu Karma is recorded as male[17].
  • Tõnu Karma's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • Tõnu Karma's family name is recorded as Karma[19].
  • Tõnu Karma's given name is recorded as Tõnu[20].
  • Tõnu Karma's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Estonian[21].
  • Tõnu Karma's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Livonian[22].
  • Tõnu Karma's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Latvian[23].

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Origins and Family

Tõnu Karma's place of birth was Tartu[2]. He was born on May 1, 1924[3].

Education

Tõnu Karma's education included a stint at University of Tartu[14].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include linguist[6] and librarian[7]. Tõnu Karma was employed by University of Latvia[13].

Recognition

Awards received include Order of the White Star, 5th Class[15], a grade of an order[24], in Estonia[25], founded in 1936[26] and Order of the Three Stars[16], an order[27], in Latvia[28], founded in 1924[29].

Personal Life

Tõnu Karma was married to Marta Rudzīte[9]. A child of him was Rūta Karma[10].

Death and Burial

Tõnu Karma died on September 9, 2014[5]. He passed away in Tukums[4]. Burial took place at Forest Cemetery[8].

FAQs

Where was Tõnu Karma born?

Tõnu Karma was born in Tartu[2].

Where did Tõnu Karma die?

Tõnu Karma passed away in Tukums[4].

Who was Tõnu Karma married to?

Tõnu Karma's spouses include Marta Rudzīte[9].

What did Tõnu Karma do for work?

Tõnu Karma worked as linguist[6] and librarian[7].

Where did Tõnu Karma go to school?

Tõnu Karma was educated at University of Tartu[14].

What awards did Tõnu Karma receive?

Honors received include Order of the White Star, 5th Class[15] and Order of the Three Stars[16].

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  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [17] . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . wikidata.org.
  6. [12] . wikidata.org.
  7. [18] . wikidata.org.
  8. [10] . wikidata.org.
  9. [14] . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] . wikidata.org.
  11. [7] . wikidata.org.
  12. [13] . wikidata.org.
  13. [8] . wikidata.org.
  14. [15] . wikidata.org.
  15. [16] . wikidata.org.
  16. [3] . Estonian biographical database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [5] . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] . wikidata.org.
  19. [20] . wikidata.org.
  20. [21] . wikidata.org.
  21. [22] . wikidata.org.
  22. [23] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [24] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [25] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

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  1. 7w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-07-23 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Languages spoken, written or signed Estonian, Livonian, Latvian
    National library of latvia id 000112302
    Family name Karma
    Educated at University of Tartu
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