Jaan Jung Explained

Jaan Jung (18 November 1835 Tammeküla, Pilistvere Parish – 26 June 1900 Tamme, Imavere Parish) was an Estonian educator, cultural personnel, archeology and history enthusiast.[1]

1854-1856 he studied at Pilistvere parish school. 1867-1899 he was the organist at Halliste Congregation. 1857-1896 he taught at Kaidi School, located in Abja Parish.

He was a member of many Estonian national societies, eg Society of Estonian Literati.

Since 1874 he started to register archeological objects located in Estonia.

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Jung, Jaan - Eesti Entsüklopeedia . entsyklopeedia.ee . 10 July 2021.