Tiit-Rein Viitso

Estonian linguist (1938–2022)
Person human Q4694253
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Tiit-Rein Viitso

Summary

Tiit-Rein Viitso is a human[1]. His place of birth was Tallinn[2]. He was born on March 4, 1938[3]. He died on December 2, 2022[4]. He worked as a linguist[5]. He has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[6]

Key Facts

  • Tiit-Rein Viitso's place of birth was Tallinn[2].
  • Tiit-Rein Viitso was born on March 4, 1938[3].
  • Tiit-Rein Viitso died on December 2, 2022[4].
  • Burial took place at Q12379579[7].
  • Tiit-Rein Viitso held citizenship in Estonia[8].
  • Tiit-Rein Viitso worked as a linguist[5].
  • Among Tiit-Rein Viitso's employers was University of Tartu[9].
  • Tiit-Rein Viitso was educated at University of Tartu[10].
  • Tiit-Rein Viitso received the Order of the White Star, 5th Class[11].
  • Tiit-Rein Viitso received the Wiedemann Language Award[12].
  • Tiit-Rein Viitso received the Cross of Recognition, 4th class[13].
  • Tiit-Rein Viitso is recorded as male[14].
  • Tiit-Rein Viitso's instance of is recorded as human[15].
  • Tiit-Rein Viitso's Commons category is recorded as Tiit-Rein Viitso[16].
  • Tiit-Rein Viitso's family name is recorded as Viitso[17].
  • Tiit-Rein Viitso's given name is recorded as Tiit[18].
  • Tiit-Rein Viitso's given name is recorded as Rein[19].
  • Tiit-Rein Viitso's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Estonian[20].
  • Tiit-Rein Viitso's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'et', 'text': 'Tiit-Rein Viitso'}[21].

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Origins and Family

Born in Tallinn[2], Tiit-Rein Viitso… he was born on March 4, 1938[3].

Education

Tiit-Rein Viitso's education included a stint at University of Tartu[10].

Career and Affiliations

Tiit-Rein Viitso's professions included linguist[5]. Among his employers was University of Tartu[9].

Recognition

Awards received include Order of the White Star, 5th Class[11], a grade of an order[22], in Estonia[23], founded in 1936[24]; Wiedemann Language Award[12], a literary award[25], in Estonia[26], founded in 1989[27]; and Cross of Recognition, 4th class[13], a class of award[28], in Latvia[29].

Death and Burial

Tiit-Rein Viitso died on December 2, 2022[4]. He is buried at Q12379579[7].

Why It Matters

Tiit-Rein Viitso has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[6]

FAQs

Where was Tiit-Rein Viitso born?

Tiit-Rein Viitso's place of birth was Tallinn[2].

What did Tiit-Rein Viitso do for work?

Tiit-Rein Viitso worked as linguist[5].

Where did Tiit-Rein Viitso go to school?

Tiit-Rein Viitso was educated at University of Tartu[10].

What awards did Tiit-Rein Viitso receive?

Honors received include Order of the White Star, 5th Class[11], Wiedemann Language Award[12], and Cross of Recognition, 4th class[13].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [14] . wikidata.org.
  3. [8] . wikidata.org.
  4. [15] . wikidata.org.
  5. [10] . wikidata.org.
  6. [5] . wikidata.org.
  7. [9] . wikidata.org.
  8. [7] . wikidata.org.
  9. [11] . wikidata.org.
  10. [12] . wikidata.org.
  11. [13] . vestnesis.lv. vestnesis.lv. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  12. [16] . wikidata.org.
  13. [3] . VIAF ID. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [4] . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [22] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [23] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [24] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [25] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [6] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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  1. 16d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Given name Tiit, Rein
    Family name Viitso
    Employer
    Country of citizenship Estonia
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