Eduard Vilde [SEP] place of death
Eduard Vilde
Eduard Vilde (4 March 1865, in Pudivere, Väike-Maarja Parish, Lääne-Viru County – 26 December 1933, in Tallinn) was an Estonian writer, a pioneer of critical realism in Estonian literature, and a diplomat. Author of classics such as "The War in Mahtra" and "The Milkman from Mäeküla". He was one of the most revered figures in Estonian literature and is generally credited as being the country's first professional writer.
Life and career.
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Vilde
Vilde is both a surname and a given name. Notable people with the name include:
- Surname
- Eduard Vilde (1865–1933), Estonian writer and diplomat
- Iryna Vilde (1907–1982), Ukrainian writer
- Raimonds Vilde (born 1962), Latvian volleyball player and coach
- Ričmonds Vilde (born 1990), Latvian basketball player
- Given name
Vilde is a Norwegian short form of the feminine name Alvilde
- Vilde Lockert (born 1970), Norwegian singer and musician