Victor Terras

Estonian linguist (1921-2006)
Person human Q16406778
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Victor Terras

Summary

Victor Terras is a human[1]. Born in Põltsamaa[2], he… he was born on +1921-01-21T00:00:00Z[3]. He passed away in Chevy Chase[4]. He died on +2006-12-17T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a linguist[6], clerk[7], university teacher[8], and slavist[9].

Key Facts

  • Born in Põltsamaa[2], Victor Terras…
  • Victor Terras passed away in Chevy Chase[4].
  • Victor Terras was born on +1921-01-21T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Victor Terras died on +2006-12-17T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Victor Terras's mother was Helena Rosenberger[10].
  • Victor Terras held citizenship in Estonia[11].
  • Victor Terras held citizenship in United States[12].
  • Victor Terras worked as a linguist[6].
  • Victor Terras's professions included clerk[7].
  • Victor Terras worked as a university teacher[8].
  • Victor Terras's professions included slavist[9].
  • Victor Terras was employed by University of Tartu[13].
  • Among Victor Terras's employers was University of Illinois system[14].
  • Victor Terras was employed by University of Wisconsin–Madison[15].
  • Among Victor Terras's employers was Brown University[16].
  • Victor Terras's education included a stint at Gustav Adolf Grammar School[17].
  • Victor Terras was educated at University of Tartu[18].
  • Victor Terras was educated at University of Chicago[19].
  • Victor Terras received the Order of the White Star, 5th Class[20].
  • Victor Terras is recorded as male[21].
  • Victor Terras's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • Victor Terras's ISNI is recorded as 0000000373932178[23].
  • Victor Terras's VIAF cluster ID is recorded as 66484309[24].
  • Victor Terras's GND ID is recorded as 118925016[25].
  • Victor Terras's Library of Congress authority ID is recorded as n50007652[26].

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Origins and Family

Victor Terras was born in Põltsamaa[2]. He was born on +1921-01-21T00:00:00Z[3]. His mother was Helena Rosenberger[10].

Education

Educated at Gustav Adolf Grammar School[17], a general education school[27], in Estonia[28], founded in 1631[29], headquartered in Tallinn[30]; University of Tartu[18], a public university[31], in Estonia[32], founded in 1918[33], headquartered in Tartu[34]; and University of Chicago[19], a private university[35], in United States[36], founded in 1890[37], headquartered in Chicago[38].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include linguist[6], clerk[7], university teacher[8], and slavist[9]. Employers include University of Tartu[13], a public university[39], in Estonia[40], founded in 1918[41], headquartered in Tartu[42]; University of Illinois system[14], a state university system[43], in United States[44], founded in 1867[45], headquartered in Urbana[46]; University of Wisconsin–Madison[15], a public research university[47], in United States[48], founded in 1848[49]; and Brown University[16], a private university[50], in United States[51], founded in 1765[52], headquartered in Providence[53].

Recognition

Victor Terras received the Order of the White Star, 5th Class[20].

Death and Burial

Victor Terras died on +2006-12-17T00:00:00Z[5]. He passed away in Chevy Chase[4].

FAQs

Where was Victor Terras born?

Victor Terras's place of birth was Põltsamaa[2].

Where did Victor Terras die?

Victor Terras died in Chevy Chase[4].

Who were Victor Terras's parents?

Victor Terras's mother was Helena Rosenberger[10].

What did Victor Terras do for work?

Victor Terras worked as linguist[6], clerk[7], university teacher[8], and slavist[9].

Where did Victor Terras go to school?

Victor Terras was educated at Gustav Adolf Grammar School[17], University of Tartu[18], and University of Chicago[19].

What awards did Victor Terras receive?

Honors received include Order of the White Star, 5th Class[20].

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Class ancestry

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

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