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Voldemar Puhk Portrait
Voldemar is largely an Estonian masculine given name. People with the name Voldemar include: *Voldemar Aussem (1879–1936), Soviet nobleman, communist official and diplomat * Voldemar Hammer (1894–1982), Estonian politician * Voldemar Jaanus (1905–1977), Estonian politician *Johann Voldemar Jannsen (1819–1890), Estonian journalist and poet *Voldemar Kuslap (born 1937), Estonian opera and operetta singer and actor *Voldemar Lender (1876–1939), Estonian engineer and the first Estonian mayor of Tallinn *Voldemar Lestienne (1931–1990), French writer and journalist *Voldemar Mägi (1914–1954), Estonian wrestler * Voldemar Mellik (1887–1949), Estonian sculptor *Voldemar Noormägi (1895–1967), Estonian lightweight weightlifter *Voldemar Oinonen (1891–1963), Finnish military commander *Voldemar Panso (1920–1977), Estonian stage director, actor and theatrical teacher *Voldemar Päts (1878–1958), Estonian artist, art teacher and politician *Voldemar Peterson (1908–1976 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Estonia
Estonia, formally the Republic of Estonia, is a country by the Baltic Sea in Northern Europe. It is bordered to the north by the Gulf of Finland across from Finland, to the west by the sea across from Sweden, to the south by Latvia, and to the east by Lake Peipus and Russia. The territory of Estonia consists of the mainland, the larger islands of Saaremaa and Hiiumaa, and over 2,200 other islands and islets on the eastern coast of the Baltic Sea, covering a total area of . The capital city Tallinn and Tartu are the two largest urban areas of the country. The Estonian language is the autochthonous and the official language of Estonia; it is the first language of the majority of its population, as well as the world's second most spoken Finnic language. The land of what is now modern Estonia has been inhabited by '' Homo sapiens'' since at least 9,000 BC. The medieval indigenous population of Estonia was one of the last " pagan" civilisations in Europe to adopt Ch ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Voldemar Lestienne
Voldemar Lestienne (2 December 1931 – 1 December 1990 in Paris) was a French writer and journalist, winner of the 1975 prix Interallié. Biography Voldemar Lestienne is a journalist and a reporter before becoming deputy editor-in-chief of the newspaper ''France-Soir'' and then deputy director of ''France Dimanche''.''Fin de carrière pour l'écrivain Voldemar Lestienne'' by Pierre Maury in '''' 26 December 1990. At the same time, he wrote a career as a writer with two successful sales novels, ''Furioso'' and ''Fracasso'' - transpositions of Dumas's '' |
Voldemar Väli
Voldemar Väli (10 January 1903 – 13 April 1997) was an Estonian two-time Olympic medalist in Greco-Roman wrestling. Career Voldemar Väli was born in Kuressaare, on the island of Saaremaa. He began training in wrestling at age 17, and four years later competed at the 1924 Olympics, but was eliminated in a preliminary bout. In 1926 he won his first European title and established himself as a world top featherweight and later lightweight wrestler. He missed the 1932 Olympics because Estonia did not send a team due to the Great Depression, and finished out of the podium at the 1933, 1934, 1937 and 1938 European Championships; however, he earned a bronze at the 1936 Summer Olympics in Berlin. iat.uni-leipzig.de Domestically he won 19 titles between 1922 and 194 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Voldemar Vaga
Voldemar Vaga (29 June 1899, in Tallinn – 22 February 1999, in Tartu) was Estonian art and architecture historian and teacher. 1913–1914 he studied at drawing courses of Estonian Arts Society. 1918–1919 he studied at Ants Laikmaa studio school. 1926 he graduated from Tartu University. 1933–1937 he was editor of the art department of Estonian Encyclopaedia. 1925–1940 he was lecturer at Pallas Art School Pallas University of Applied Sciences ( et, Kõrgem Kunstikool Pallas) is a university of applied sciences that provides art education in Tartu, Estonia. It was founded on 1 August 2000. The university is situated in Karlova. The rector is Va ... and 1944–1969 lecturer at Tartu University. His most important publication was "General Art History" (1937–1938). References {{DEFAULTSORT:Vaga, Voldemar 1899 births 1999 deaths Estonian educators Estonian art historians University of Tartu alumni Academic staff of the University of Tartu People from Tal ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Voldemar Roolaan
Voldemar Roolaan (until 1938 Froman; 4 January 1914 – 3 June 1991) was an Estonian wrestler. He was born in Laitse Rural Municipality, Harju County Harju County ( et, Harju maakond or ''Harjumaa''), is one of the fifteen counties of Estonia. It is situated in Northern Estonia, on the southern coast of the Gulf of Finland, and borders Lääne-Viru County to the east, Järva County to the so .... He started sporting in 1929 at the sport club Tallinna Sport. In 1938 he won bronze medal at European Championships. He was 8-times Estonian champion. 1937–1946 he was a member of Estonian national wrestling team. References {{DEFAULTSORT:Roolaan, Voldemar 1914 births 1991 deaths Estonian male sport wrestlers People from Saue Parish ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Voldemar Rõks
Voldemar Rõks (15 July 1900 – 27 December 1941) was an Estonian footballer. He studied economics at the University of Tartu between 1921-1924, but never graduated. Rõks worked as a procurator for Bank of Estonia. Career Rõks earned 2 caps for the Estonian national team in 1924. He spent his brief career playing for JK Tallinna Kalev and participated at the 1924 Summer Olympics. He became an Estonian champion in 1923 with JK Tallinna Kalev. He was arrested by the Soviet authorities and was deported to a labor camp in Perm Oblast. He died there due to an illness and hunger. Honours JK Tallinna Kalev * Estonian Top Division: 1923 Events January–February * January 9 – Lithuania begins the Klaipėda Revolt to annex the Klaipėda Region (Memel Territory). * January 11 – Despite strong British protests, troops from France and Belgium occupy the Ruhr area, t ... References 1900 births 1941 deaths People from Türi Parish People from the Governor ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Voldemar Puhk
Voldemar Puhk (11 December 1897, Viljandi – 3 May 1937, Tallinn) was an Estonia Estonia, formally the Republic of Estonia, is a country by the Baltic Sea in Northern Europe. It is bordered to the north by the Gulf of Finland across from Finland, to the west by the sea across from Sweden, to the south by Latvia, a ...n diplomat, businessman, economist and politician. 1918–1919 he was the acting Minister of Commerce and Industry. He is buried at Tallinn's Forest Cemetery. References {{DEFAULTSORT:Puhk, Voldemar 1897 births 1937 deaths Estonian diplomats Estonian businesspeople Government ministers of Estonia University of Tartu alumni People from Viljandi Burials at Metsakalmistu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Voldemar Peterson
Voldemar Peterson (24 April 1908 – 16 April 1976) was an Estonian footballer. He played in 20 matches for the Estonia national football team from 1930 to 1938. He was also named in Estonia's squad for the Group 1 qualification tournament for the 1938 FIFA World Cup The 1938 FIFA World Cup was the third edition of the World Cup, the quadrennial international football championship for senior men's national teams and was held in France from 4 June until 19 June 1938. Italy defended its title in the final, bea .... References External links * 1908 births 1976 deaths Estonian footballers Estonia international footballers Place of birth missing Association football defenders Tallinna JK players Footballers from Tallinn People from the Governorate of Estonia {{Estonia-footy-bio-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Voldemar Päts
Voldemar Päts (19 July 1878, Tahkuranna – 27 June 1958, Toronto) was an Estonian artist, art teacher and politician. He was the younger brother of statesman and 1st President of Estonia Konstantin Päts. He was a member of Estonian Constituent Assembly The Estonian Constituent Assembly ( et, Asutav Kogu) was elected on 5–7 April 1919, called by the Estonian Provisional Government during the Estonian War of Independence. Estonian Constituent Assembly elections Activity The 120 members of t .... References {{DEFAULTSORT:Pats, Voldemar 1878 births 1958 deaths People from Häädemeeste Parish People from Kreis Pernau Eastern Orthodox Christians from Estonia Estonian Labour Party politicians Members of the Estonian Constituent Assembly Members of the Riiginõukogu Estonian painters Estonian caricaturists 20th-century Estonian male artists 20th-century Estonian painters Estonian Academy of Arts faculty Recipients of the Cross of Liberty (Estonia) Recipient ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Voldemar Panso
Voldemar Panso (30 November 1920 Tomsk, Russia – 27 December 1977 Tallinn) was Estonian stage director, actor and theatrical teacher. 1941 he graduated from Tallinn Conservatory State Stage Art School and 1955 Moscow State Theatre Art Institute. 1941-1950 he was Estonian Drama Theatre The Estonian Drama Theatre ( et, Eesti Draamateater) is a theatre in Tallinn, Estonia. It has the role of a national theatre for Estonia. The Estonia Theatre is located next door. History The building that houses the Estonian Drama Theatre was or ... actor. 1955-1958 he was stage director and 1970-1976 head stage director. 1957-1977 he directed Tallinn State Conservatory Stage Art Department. He was one of the founders of the ESSR State Youth Theatre and 1965-1970 its first head stage director. References {{DEFAULTSORT:Panso, Voldemar 1920 births 1977 deaths Estonian theatre directors Estonian male stage actors Estonian male film actors 20th-century Estonian male actors Estonian ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Voldemar Oinonen
Voldemar Oinonen (1891–1963) was a Finnish military The Finnish Defence Forces ( fi, Puolustusvoimat, sv, Försvarsmakten) are the military of Finland. The Finnish Defence Forces consist of the Finnish Army, the Finnish Navy and the Finnish Air Force. In wartime the Finnish Border Guard (which i ... commander. Ranks * 1939–1940 Assistant Chief General Staff * 1940 General Officer Commanding 23rd Division * 1940 General Officer Commanding 11th Separate Division * 1940–1941 Acting General Officer Commanding III Corps * 1941–1942 General Officer Commanding Group Oinonen * 1942–1944 Chief of Staff of the Home Troops * 1944 Acting Commander in Chief of the Home Troops {{DEFAULTSORT:Oinonen, Voldemar 1891 births 1963 deaths People from Lappeenranta People from Viipuri Province (Grand Duchy of Finland) Finnish military personnel ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Voldemar Noormägi
Voldemar Noormägi (10 August 1895 – 10 April 1967) was an Estonian lightweight weightlifter who won a bronze medal at the 1922 World Championships and placed 22nd at the 1924 Summer Olympics. In 1923–24, he set three unofficial world records in snatch. Noormägi was born deaf and was inspired to begin weightlifting in 1909, when an Estonian professional wrestler and weightlifter Georg Lurich visited his school. Noormägi won the national lightweight title in 1923 and 1927, but at the 1924 World Championships, he injured his hand and failed to finish. While working as a photographer in Tallinn and Narva Narva, russian: Нарва is a municipality and city in Estonia. It is located in Ida-Viru county, at the eastern extreme point of Estonia, on the west bank of the Narva river which forms the Estonia–Russia international border. With 54 ... he became strongly religious and lost interest in sport, as he came to believe that sport is a sin. References 1895 bi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
