Uku Masing
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Summary
Uku Masing was born on August 11, 1909[1], in Lipa[2]. He died on April 25, 1985[3], in Tartu[4]. He worked as a linguist[5], philosopher[6], poet[7], translator[8], and theologian[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (178 views/month, #7,276 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Raadi cemetery[11]
- Father: Ado Masing[12]
- Country of citizenship: Estonia[13], Soviet Union[14]
- Ethnic group: Estonians[15]
- Occupation: writer[16], philologist[17]
- Employer: University of Tartu[18]
- Educated at: University of Tartu[19]
- Student: Isidor Levin[20]
- Award received: Righteous Among the Nations[21]
- Religion or worldview: Evangelicalism[22]
- Sex or gender: male[23]
- Commons category: Uku Masing[24]
- Family name: Masing[25]
- Given name: Uku[26]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Italian[27], German[28], English[29], Estonian[30]
- Name in native language: Uku Masing[31]
- On focus list of Wikimedia project: Eesti 1000[32]
- Writing language: Estonian[33]
Why It Matters
Uku Masing has Wikipedia articles in 13 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[34] He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[35]
He has been cited as an influence by Linnart Mäll[36], a linguist[37], 1938–2010[38], of Estonia[39], awarded the Order of the White Star, 4th Class[40].
FAQs
Where was Uku Masing born?
Uku Masing's place of birth was Lipa[2].
Where did Uku Masing die?
Uku Masing died in Tartu[4].
Who were Uku Masing's parents?
Uku Masing's father was Ado Masing[12].
What did Uku Masing do for work?
Uku Masing worked as a linguist[5], philosopher[6], poet[7], translator[8], and theologian[9].
Where did Uku Masing go to school?
Uku Masing was educated at University of Tartu[19].
What awards did Uku Masing receive?
Honors received include Righteous Among the Nations[21].
Who did Uku Masing influence?
Uku Masing has been cited as an influence by Linnart Mäll[36].