Elmar Muuk facts for kids
Elmar Muuk (born December 26, 1901 – died November 20, 1941) was an Estonian language expert. He wrote many dictionaries and school books for the Estonian language. He worked with Johannes Voldemar Veski and Johannes Aavik to make Estonian a modern language, just like other languages in Europe.
Quick facts for kids
Elmar Muuk
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| Born | December 26, 1901 Eivere, Järva County, Russian Empire (now Estonia)
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| Died | November 20, 1941 (aged 39) Sevurallag, Sverdlovsk Oblast, Soviet Union (now Russia)
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| Nationality | Estonian |
| Occupation | Linguist, author |
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Who Was Elmar Muuk?
Elmar Muuk was born in a village called Eivere in Järva County, Estonia. He grew up to become a very important linguist. A linguist is someone who studies languages.
Early Life and Contributions
Elmar Muuk was not just a scholar. He also bravely took part in the Estonian War of Independence. This war helped Estonia become an independent country.
He spent his life working on the Estonian language. He created many helpful books. These included dictionaries, which explain words, and textbooks for students.
Helping the Estonian Language Grow
Elmar Muuk worked closely with two other famous language experts. Their names were Johannes Voldemar Veski and Johannes Aavik. Together, they helped the Estonian language grow and become more modern. They made sure it could be used for all kinds of new ideas and topics.
Later Life
Sadly, Elmar Muuk was arrested on June 14, 1941, in Tallinn. He later passed away while he was imprisoned far from home.
