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Jaan Kaplinski
Jaan Kaplinski was an Estonian poet, philosopher, politician, and culture critic, known for his focus on global issues and support for left-wing/liberal thinking. He was influenced by Eastern philosophical schools.
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Born 22 January 1941 · Died 8 August 2021 · Q467482
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2026· 1 entry
2022· 1 entry
Jaan Kaplinski Society was founded in Estonia
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2021· 2 entries
ERR News: Poet, translator and philosopher Jaan Kaplinski dies
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Died 2021-08-08.
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2018· 1 entry
JSTOR Daily: Unforced Flourishing: Understanding Jaan Kaplinski
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2016· 2 entries
The Forward: Will Bob Dylan, Jaan Kaplinski or Philip Roth Win the Nobel Prize This Year?
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Awarded European Prize for Literature (2016).
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2015· 1 entry
ERR News: Jaan Kaplinski receives 'Russian Award'
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2014· 1 entry
Under the title White Butterflies of Night (Белые бабочки ночи) and was awarded in Russia
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2011· 1 entry
The Guardian: Selected Poems by Jaan Kaplinski – review
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2006· 1 entry
Awarded Order of the National Coat of Arms, 3rd Class (2006).
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2004· 2 entries
Awarded Literary award of Viru county (2004).
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Awarded Knight First Class of the Order of the Lion of Finland (2004).
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2003· 1 entry
Awarded Max Jacob Prize (2003).
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2001· 1 entry
Awarded Vilenica Prize (2001).
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2000· 1 entry
Awarded Knight of the Legion of Honour (2000).
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1997· 2 entries
Awarded Order of the National Coat of Arms, 4th Class (1997).
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Was awarded the Baltic Assembly Prize for Literature, the Arts and Science
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1992· 1 entry
Awarded Eino Leino Prize (1992).
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1968· 1 entry
Awarded Juhan Liiv Poetry Award (1968).
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1941· 1 entry
Born 1941-01-22.
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