|
Juhan
Juhan () is a common Estonian male given name. Given name *Juhan Aare (born 1948), Estonian journalist and politician *Juhan Aavik (1884–1982), Estonian composer *Juhan Mihkel Ainson (1873–1962), Estonian politician *Juhan af Grann (born 1948 as Heikki Juhani Grann), Finnish film director and producer * Juhan Jaanuson (1894–1967), Estonian statistician and politician * Juhan Jaik (1899–1948), Estonian writer and journalist * Juhan Kalm (1884–1953), Estonian agronomist and politician * Juhan Kikas (1892–1944, also known as Jaan Kikkas), Estonian weightlifter *Juhan Kivirähk (born 1957), Estonian sociologist *Juhan Kreem (born 1971), historian, writer, and archivist *Juhan Kukk (1885–1942), Estonian politician *Juhan Kunder (1852–1888), Estonian writer * Juhan Kurvits (1895–1939), Estonian politician * Juhan Lasn (1861–1930), Estonian politician * Juhan Leeman (1872-19??), Estonian politician and educator * Juhan Leinberg (1812–1885), Estonian religious leader ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Juhani
Juhani is a common Finnish male given name and Arabic surname. Given name * Juhani Aaltonen (born 1935), Finnish jazz saxophonist and flautist * Juhani Aho * Juhani Kaskeala * Juhani Komulainen * Juhani Kumpulainen * Juhani Lahtinen * Juhani "Juice" Leskinen (1950–2006), Finnish musician * Juhani Ojala * Juhani Pallasmaa Juhani Uolevi Pallasmaa (born 14 September 1936 in Hämeenlinna, Finland) is a Finnish architect and former professor of architecture and dean at the Helsinki University of Technology. Among the many academic and civic positions he has held a ... * Juhani Peltonen * Juhani Suutarinen * Juhani Tamminen * Juhani Tamminen (ice hockey, born 1989) * Juhani Wahlsten Surname * Khalid al-Juhani, Saudi al-Qaeda member * Ma'bad al-Juhani, Islamic figure Fictional characters * Juhani (Star Wars), a female playable character featured in '' Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic''. * Juhani Otso Berg, a major antagonist in the modern day plotline of the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Juhan Liiv
Juhan Liiv ( – ) is one of Estonia's most famous poets and prose writers. Childhood Juhan (birth names Johannes) Liiv, the son of Benjamin and Marianna Liiv (née Pärn), was born on 30 April 1864, in Alatskivi Parish (now Peipsiääre Parish), in the Kreis Dorpat of the Governorate of Livonia, and grew up in Rupsi village, in Oja farm owned by his family. Liiv grew up in a poor and devoutly religious family and was the youngest amongst five children. His older brother Jakob Liiv also became a poet. At home, he and his siblings were raised to be staunch Christians and his parents were quick to reprimand any small transgression. Despite their poverty and religion, Liiv's parents understood the importance of education and invested what little money they had towards their children's schooling. He first studied at Naelavere Village School, then at Kodavere Parish School. After going through both schools his parents then sent him to Dorpat (present-day Tartu) to study at the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Juhan Parts
Juhan Parts (born 27 August 1966) is an Estonian politician who was Prime Minister of Estonia from 2003 to 2005 and Minister of Economic Affairs and Communications from 2007 to 2014. Juhan Parts is a member of Isamaa party. Education Born in Tallinn, Juhan Parts completed Gustav Adolf Grammar School in Tallinn (then ''Tallinn Secondary School No. 1''). Afterwards, he studied law at the University of Tartu in Tartu, Estonia. Early career After completing his university education, Parts instantly joined the Ministry of Justice. who wanted to push for reforms. As an ally of Deputy Minister Mihkel Oviir, he was appointed Auditor General in the spring of 1998. He held this office until 2002. From this virtually unimpeachable office, unique in the Estonian Constitution, he frequently criticised the government and became somewhat of a popular figure in Estonian politics. Political career Parts became the chairman of a new party, called Res Publica, which he was instrumental i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Juhan Aare
Juhan Aare (20 February 1948 – 6 October 2021) was an Estonian journalist, politician, and the founder of the Estonian Green Movement (not to be confused with current Estonian Green Party) as well as one of the instigators of the Phosphorite War protest movement. Since 3 December 2002, he was a member of the People's Union of Estonia. In the 1980s he was a journalist in the TV-program ''Panda'', which dealt with environmental issues. His younger brother was musician Tõnu Aare (1953–2021). In 1983, Juhan Aare married actress and film director Riina Hein. The couple divorced in 2000. References 1948 births 2021 deaths Politicians from Tallinn People's Union of Estonia politicians Members of the Congress of People's Deputies of the Soviet Union Members of the Riigikogu, 1992–1995 Members of the Riigikogu, 1995–1999 Estonian journalists 20th-century Estonian writers 21st-century Estonian writers University of Tartu alumni Tallinn University alumni Recipients of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Juhan Maiste
Juhan Maiste (born 10 August 1952 in Kehra) is an Estonian art historian. In 1976 he graduated from Tartu State University with a degree in art history. Since 2007 he has been a professor at the University of Tartu. Since 2009 he is the chief editor of the ''Baltic Journal of Art History''. Awards * 2002: Order of the White Star The Order of the White Star ( et, Valgetähe teenetemärk; french: Ordre de l'Etoile Blanche) was instituted in 1936. The Order of the White Star is bestowed on Estonia Estonia, formally the Republic of Estonia, is a country by the Baltic ..., IV class. Publications * 1993: "Ajan sydämessä: matka Tallinnasta Tarttoon". Translated by Kaisu Lahikainen. Helsinki: Tammi. 216 pp. ISBN 951-3099563 * 1995: "Linnoissa kreivien: Viron kartanoita ja kartanokulttuuria". Suomentanut Juhani Salokannel. Helsinki: Otava. 224 pp. ISBN 951-1134183 * 1995: "Mustpeade maja. The house of the Brotherhood of Blackheads". Tallinn: Kunst. 127 pp. ISBN 951-920 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Juhan Maaker
Juhan Maaker ( – 21 September 1930) nicknamed ''Torupilli-Juss'' was an Estonian folk musician, a player of the Estonian bagpipe. He was considered one of the most popular players at the time called the king of bagpipe players. During his lifetime Juhan Maaker performed with great success in hundreds of concert halls and became popular all over Estonia and also in Finland. In 1927-28 he took part of five concert tours in Estonia organized by August Pulst, an activist in promoting folk music in cooperation with the Estonian Open-Air Museum Society giving all together 244 concerts. 36 pieces performed by Juhan Maakeri have been preserved and digitized from Phonograph wax cylinders found in the Estonian Literature museum. During his lifetime a sculpture of Juhan Maaker was made by the Estonian National Museum's sponsorship. After Juhan Maaker's nephew Aleksander Maaker (1890–1968) death there was only one surviving bagpipe player alive in Estonia: Olev Roomet who became t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Juhan Af Grann
Juhan af Grann (born 3 December 1944, in Kuopio, Finland as Heikki Juhani Grann) is a Finnish film director and producer known for his UFO documentaries. His most notable documentary is ''Mankind's Last Exodus'', released in 1998 and sold in over 120 countries. Grann is noted for his interest in the topic of unidentified flying object An unidentified flying object (UFO), more recently renamed by US officials as a UAP (unidentified aerial phenomenon), is any perceived aerial phenomenon that cannot be immediately identified or explained. On investigation, most UFOs are id ...s, but he is also known for outlandish promotion. Filmography Director * ''Kun maailma paloi'' (1969) * ''Ihminen tundrassa'' (1972) * ''UKK – Luova valtiomies'' (1975) * ''Luonnon luomaa'' (1977) * ''A la Finlandia'' (1985) * ''Visitors from Space'' (1992) * ''UFOs & Paranormal Phenomena'' (1995) * ''The New Apocalypse – Mankind's Last Exodus'' (1998) * ''Intruders - They Have Always Been Her ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Juhan Kreem
Juhan Kreem (born 26 June 1971) is an Estonian historian, writer, and archivist. His principal topic is Livonian Middle Ages, especially topics related to the Livonian Order. Juhan Kreem was born in Tallinn. His father is Antarctic researcher and journalist Enn Kreem and his mother is actress Anni Kreem. His younger brother is musician Jaagup Kreem, who is a member of the rock band Terminaator. His maternal grandparents were writer Paul Viiding and translator Linda Viiding. His uncle was actor and writer Juhan Viiding, and his first cousin is poet Elo Viiding. His aunt Mari Tarand was a noted radio journalist who was married to politician, geographer and climatologist Andres Tarand, and his first cousins are politician Indrek Tarand and journalist Kaarel Tarand. Kreem graduated from the University of Tartu in 1993 with a degree in history. He then continued his studies at the Medieval Department of the Central European University in Budapest, Hungary, where he received ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Juhan Luiga
Juhan Luiga (31 March 1873 – 19 October 1927) was an Estonian psychiatrist, physician, author, publicist, and politician. He was a member of I Riigikogu. Career Juhan Luiga was born in Ropka in 1873. He attended primary and secondary schools in Tartu. In 1899, he graduated from the Faculty of Medicine of the University of Tartu. In 1904, he became one of the first Estonian psychiatrists, Doctor of Medicine. From 1899 until 1908, he worked as an assistant at the Nervous and Mental Diseases Clinic of the University of Tartu. From 1908 until 1927, he worked in private practice in Tallinn, as well as a city and school physician. During World War I, he worked as a military doctor. From 1917–1918, he was in Finland, as the chief marshal of the liaison detachment of the Estonian division. In 1918, he was also the chief marshal in the Estonian Army for a period of several months. Luiga participated as a volunteer in the Estonian War of Independence as a military physician. I ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Juhan Kivirähk
Juhan Kivirähk (born 2 July 1957 in Tallinn) is an Estonian sociologist. Kivirähk is the older brother of writer Andrus Kivirähk. In 1980 he graduated from Tartu State University The University of Tartu (UT; et, Tartu Ülikool; la, Universitas Tartuensis) is a university in the city of Tartu in Estonia. It is the national university of Estonia. It is the only classical university in the country, and also its biggest ... in economic cybernetics. From 1984 until 1988, he studied at the Estonian Academy of Sciences at the Institute of Socioeconomic Problems. He is one of the founders of two Estonian poll companies: AS Emor (established in 1990) and OÜ Uuringukeskus Faktum (established in 2002). 1998-2002 he was the vice-director of the poll company Turu-uuringute AS. He has also worked on International Centre for Defence and Security (ICDS). Awards * 2001: Order of the White Star, V class. References {{DEFAULTSORT:Kivirahk, Juhan Living people 1957 births Est ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Juhan Kukk
Juhan (Johann) Kukk VR III/1 ( in Käru, Salla Parish (now in Väike-Maarja Parish), Wierland County, Governorate of Estonia – 4 December 1942 in Kargopol, Arkhangelsk Oblast, Soviet Union) was an Estonian politician. Kukk finished the Tartu High School of Sciences, studied in the Commerce Department of the Riga Polytechnical School in 1904–1910 and got additional education in Germany, graduated with the diploma of first degree. In 1917–1918 Kukk was head of the financial department of the Estonian Province Government (Maapäev), 1918–1919 Financial and State Property Minister of the Estonian Provisional Government, 1919–1920 Minister of Finance of the Republic of Estonia, 1920–1921 Minister of Commerce and Industry, from 18 November 1921 to 22 November 1922 Speaker of the I Riigikogu, 1922–1924 Director of the Bank of Estonia. He was member of the I and II Riigikogu, in 1920–1926. From November 1922 to August 1923 Kukk was Head of State. Kukk was active pro ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Juhan Kunder
Juhan Kunder (26 December 1852 Holstre Parish, Viljandi County – 24 April 1888) was an Estonian poet, playwright, author of natural history textbooks, and folklore collector. From 1872 to 1875 he attended Tartu Teachers' Seminary. From 1873 he was a member of Estonian Students' Society. He was also a member of Society of Estonian Literati, being its deputy president between 1882 and 1888. He was also active in Alexander School movement. He did collaborations for several Estonian newspaper and magazine, including '' Postimees'', '' Sakala'', ''Valgus'', and '' Meelejahutaja''. He died in 1888 because of typhus. He is buried at Rakvere Rakvere is a town in northern Estonia and the administrative centre of the Lääne-Viru ''maakond'' (county), 20 km south of the Gulf of Finland of the Baltic Sea. Rakvere is the 8th most populous urban area in Estonia. Rakvere has a tota ... Cemetery. Selected works * 1873: poetry collection "Õie-kuu ja külm elu maanteel" * 18 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
.jpg "Click for more on -> Juhan Kunder")