Richard Janno (January 10, 1900 – December 29, 1942) was an Estonian writer, journalist, and teacher.[3] He wrote under the pseudonyms Juhan Pahlbärk, Tristan, and Koterman.[3]
Richard Janno | |
|---|---|
| Born | January 10, 1900 |
| Died | December 29, 1942 (aged 42) |
| Resting place | Elva Cemetery |
| Nationality | Estonian |
| Alma mater | University of Tartu |
| Occupation(s) | Writer, journalist, and teacher |
Early life and education
editRichard Janno was born in Tallinn,[4] the son of the shoemaker Hans Janno (1865–1907) and Caroline Weikmann (a.k.a. Karoline Vegman, 1866–?).
After graduating from Tallinn Secondary School in 1919, he enrolled at the University of Helsinki's Faculty of Philosophy (1919–1921) and then continued at the corresponding faculty at the University of Tartu (1920–1927), and he then attended the School of Law at the University of Tartu (1927–1928).
References
edit- ^ Berg, Maimu (2020). "Meeta ja õigus". Looming. 9: 1247. Retrieved July 20, 2024.
- ^ "Elva memorialtahvlite linnana". Meie Kodu. No. 13. March 28, 1973. p. 3. Retrieved July 20, 2024.
- ^ a b "Richard Janno". Eesti biograafiline andmebaas ISIK. Retrieved July 20, 2024.
- ^ Sõgel, Endel (1965). Eesti kirjanduse ajalugu. Tallinn: Kirjastus Eesti Raamat. p. 435.