Juhan Liiv
Juhan Liiv | |
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Liiv as a young man | |
| Born | Johannes Liiv 30 April 1864 Allatzkiwwi, Kreis Dorpat, Governorate of Livonia, Russian Empire |
| Died | 1 December 1913 (aged 49) Werbach-Kosse, Governorate of Livonia, Russian Empire |
| Resting place | Alatskivi cemetery, Tartu county |
| Occupation | Prose writer, poet |
| Language | Estonian |
| Nationality | Estonian |
| Notable works | Vari (1894) |
| Parents | Benjamin Liiv, Marianna Liiv |
| Relatives | Jakob Liiv (brother) Kaarel Liiv (borhter) Elias Liiv (brother) Joosep Liiv (brother) |
Juhan Liiv (30 April [O.S. 18 April] 1864 – 1 December [O.S. 18 November] 1913) is one of Estonia's most famous poets and prose writers.