Ernst Särgava (born as Karl Ernst Peterson, until 1935 Ernst Peterson, also Ernst Peterson-Särgava; 29 April 1868 Vana-Vändra Parish (now Põhja-Pärnumaa Parish), Kreis Pernau – 12 April 1958 Tallinn) was an Estonian writer, playwright and politician.[1]
1889-1906 he worked as a teacher and schoolmaster in schools in Sindi, Põltsamaa, Kose-Uuemõisa and Rakvere. Since 1906 he was a teacher in various schools in Tallinn.[1]
1907-1918 and 1930-1933 he was a member of Tallinn City Council.[1] He was a member of VI Riigikogu (its Chamber of Deputies).[2]
He died in 1958 and is buried at Metsakalmistu Cemetery.[1]
Works
edit- 1899–1901: three-volume novel series "Paised" ('Dams')
- 1904: novel "Rahvavalgustaja" ('Enlightener of the People')
- 1905: novel "Liisi"
- 1907: novel "Elsa"
References
edit- ^ a b c d Vabar, Sven. "Ernst Särgava". sisu.ut.ee. Retrieved 6 March 2021.
- ^ "Juhatus ja liikmed". Riigikogu (in Estonian). Retrieved 5 March 2021.
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