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1883Nov, 30

Gustav Suits

Gustav Suits, Estonian-Swedish poet and politician (d. 1956)
Gustav Suits (30 November [O.S. 18 November] 1883 in Võnnu, Tartu County, Livonia – 23 May 1956 in Stockholm, Sweden) is considered one of the greatest Estonian poets. He was also an early leader of the literary movement group Noor-Eesti (Young Estonia).

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