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Johann Voldemar Jannsen

Estonian journalist and poet
Johann Voldemar Jannsen was an Estonian journalist and poet active in Livonia. He wrote the words of the patriotic song "Mu isamaa, mu õnn ja rõõm", which later became the national anthem of Estonia. He was the father of the poet Lydia Koidula. Wikipedia
Born: May 16, 1819, Estonia
Died: July 13, 1890 (age 71 years), Tartu, Estonia