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Jakob Mändmets
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Portrait of Mändmets by Karl August Hindrey, 1922
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| Born | July 29, 1871 Paiküla, Saaremaa
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| Died | December 25, 1930 (aged 59) |
| Burial place | Rahumäe cemetery, Tallinn |
| Occupation | Writer, journalist, teacher |
| Relatives | Endel Lippmaa |
Jakob Mändmets (born July 29, 1871 – died December 25, 1930) was an important Estonian writer and journalist. He was known for his stories about everyday life in Estonia, especially on the island of Saaremaa where he grew up.
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Who Was Jakob Mändmets?
Jakob Mändmets was a talented Estonian writer. He also worked as a journalist, which means he wrote for newspapers. He told stories about the lives of ordinary people. Many of his tales were about the simple, daily life on his home island of Saaremaa.
Growing Up and Learning
Jakob Mändmets was born in 1871. His birthplace was a village called Paiküla, located on the island of Saaremaa. This island is part of Estonia. From 1885 to 1888, he studied at a special school. This school was the Teachers' Training College of Kaarma. After finishing his studies, he started working as a teacher. He taught in different areas of Estonia. These areas included Saaremaa, Läänemaa, and Harjumaa.
A Career in Writing
After teaching, Jakob Mändmets began a new career. He became a journalist. This meant he wrote for newspapers. From 1903 to 1905, he worked as an editor. He worked at an Estonian newspaper called Uus Aeg. Later, from 1906 to 1910, he wrote for another newspaper, Päevaleht. He also worked at Tallinna Teataja from 1910 to 1916. Then, from 1916 until he passed away, he returned to Päevaleht.
His Books and Stories
Jakob Mändmets started writing books in 1897. He mostly wrote stories and short novels. These stories often described life in Estonia. A big part of his writing focused on his home island of Saaremaa. He became famous for his "village stories." Some of his well-known works include Night-herdsmen (published in 1901) and The Pastor Romer (from 1917). Another popular story was Through the Underwood (published in 1927). He also wrote plays, essays, and reviews. In 1922, he joined the Estonian Writers' Union. This was a group for writers in Estonia.
Family and Legacy
Jakob Mändmets was the grandfather of a famous scientist. His grandson was Endel Lippmaa, a physicist and academician. Jakob Mändmets passed away on December 25, 1930. He was buried in Rahumäe cemetery in Tallinn, Estonia. His stories continue to tell us about life in Estonia long ago.
