Lydia Koidula

Also known as Koidula, Lydia Emilie Florence Jannsen, Lydia Emilie Florentine Jannsen

Estonian poet (1843-1886)

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Lydia Koidula was an Estonian poet who lived from 1843 to 1886 and is considered an important figure in Estonian literature and culture. Her work helped establish Estonian as a literary language during a time when the country was under foreign rule.

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Wikidata facts

Instance of: human
Given name: Lydia
Gender: female
Citizenship: Russian Empire
Place of birth: Vändra
Place of death: Kronstadt
Father: Johann Voldemar Jannsen
Occupation: writer
Languages spoken: Russian
Field of work: journalism
Image: Lydia Koidula A-37-3152.jpg

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cause of death: breast cancer
name in native language: Lydia Koidula
place of burial: Metsakalmistu
Commons category: Lydia Koidula
date of birth: 1843-12-12
Commons gallery: Lydia Koidula
date of death: 1886-07-30
ethnic group: Estonians
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married name: Lydia Emilie Florentine Michelson
P8168: Floral Magician Mary Bell
manner of death: natural causes

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Encyclopedic overview

Lydia Emilie Florentine Jannsen (24 December [O.S. 12 December] 1843 – 11 August [O.S. 30 July] 1886), known by her pen name and sobriquet Lydia Koidula (Lydia of the Dawn), was an Estonian poet. She is also frequently referred to as Koidulaulik ('Singer of the Dawn').

Over time, she has achieved the status of Estonia's national poet.

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