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Hugo Treffner

1845-07-17 – 1912-03-13

Portrait of Hugo Treffner
Portrait of Hugo TreffnerCredit: Johann Köler

Life & Legacy

Hugo Hermann Fürchtegott Treffner (17 July 1845 – 13 March 1912) was an Estonian educator. He was the founder of the Hugo Treffner Gymnasium in Tartu, and he was a figure in the Estonian national awakening. He also served as editor of Oma Maa from 1886 to 1891 and Eesti Postimees from 1887 to 1888.

Occupation & Career

writer, teacher, opinion journalist

Education

Imperial University of Dorpat

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Education & Institutions

Imperial University of Dorpat

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Sources & Provenance

  1. Wikidata population candidate Q333885 — wikidata View source

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