Friedrich Reinhold Kreutzwald
Estonian writer, author of the national epic Kalevipoeg (1803–1882)
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Friedrich Reinhold Kreutzwald was an Estonian writer who lived from 1803 to 1882 and is best known for creating Kalevipoeg, the national epic of Estonia. His work is significant because it helped establish a foundation for Estonian national identity and literature during a period when Estonian culture was developing its own voice.
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Person · Open Library
- Born
- 1803
- Died
- 1882
- Works
- 29
Top works
- Kirjad A.H. Neusile, E. Sachssendahlile ja teistele, 1847-1866
- [Pisʹma G. Shulʹts-Bertramu i dr., 1859-74 gg
- [Pisʹma A.Kh, Neisu, E. Sakssendaliu i dr., 1847-1866
- Kirjad G. Schultz-Bertramile ja teistele, 1859-1874
- Kirjad Fr.R. Faehlmannile, D.H. Jürgensonile ja teistele
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Music · MusicBrainz
- Type
- Person
- Gender
- Male
- Country
- Estonia
- Active from
- 1803
- Active to
- 1882
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Friedrich Reinhold Kreutzwald (26 December [O.S. 14 December] 1803 – 25 August [O.S. 13 August] 1882) was an Estonian writer who is considered to be the father of the national literature for the country. He is the author of Estonian national epic Kalevipoeg.
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1803 births1882 deaths19th-century Estonian male artists19th-century Estonian painters19th-century Estonian poets19th-century male writers19th-century musicologistsBiography articles needing translation from Estonian WikipediaBurials at Raadi cemeteryCollectors of fairy talesEpic poetsEstonian folk-song collectors