Mari Must Explained

Mari Must (11 November 1920 Tartu – 20 February 2008^[1]) was an Estonian linguist. She was one of the most notable Estonian dialects researcher in Estonia.^[2]

In 1946 she graduated from Tartu State University. 1947-1992 she worked at Estonian SSR Academy of Sciences' Language and Literature Institute.^[2]

In 1957 she established the sound archive of Estonian language. She was the chief editor of the series Eesti murded.^[2]

Awards:

• 1998: Wiedemann Language Award
• 2001: Order of the White Star, V class.^[3]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Mari Must 11. XI 1920 – 20. II 2008 . Sirp . 29 June 2021 . et.
2. Eesti entsüklopeedia 14: Eesti elulood. Eesti Entsüklopeediakirjastus, 2000. Page 305
3. Web site: Teenetemärkide kavalerid: Mari Must. www.president.ee . 19 June 2021.