Albert Kivikas
Albert Kivikas | |
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Kivikas in 1930 | |
| Born | 18 January 1898 Groß-St. Johannis, Governorate of Livonia, Russian Empire |
| Died | 19 May 1978 (aged 80) Lund, Sweden |
| Pen name | A.Pedajas, Mart Karus |
| Occupation | writer, journalist |
| Nationality | Estonian |
| Period | 1919 - 1963 |
| Subject | Estonian War of Independence |
| Literary movement | futurism, expressionism |
| Notable works | Names in Marble, Black Blood |
Albert Kivikas (18 January [O.S. 6 January] 1898 – 19 May 1978) was an Estonian writer and journalist. He is best known as the author of the book Names in Marble (Estonian: Nimed marmortahvlil), the subject of which is the Estonian War of Independence.