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Juhan Smuul was born on 18 February, 1922 in Koguva, Estonia, is an Estonian writer. Discover Juhan Smuul's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 49 years old?
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| Occupation |
Writer, journalist |
| Age |
49 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Aquarius |
| Born |
18 February, 1922 |
| Birthday |
18 February |
| Birthplace |
Koguva, Estonia |
| Date of death |
1971 |
| Died Place |
Tallinn, Estonia |
| Nationality |
Estonia
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Juhan Smuul Height, Weight & Measurements
At 49 years old, Juhan Smuul height not available right now. We will update Juhan Smuul's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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Who Is Juhan Smuul's Wife?
His wife is Ita Saks
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| Wife |
Ita Saks |
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Juhan Smuul Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Juhan Smuul worth at the age of 49 years old? Juhan Smuul’s income source is mostly from being a successful writer. He is from Estonia. We have estimated Juhan Smuul's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| House |
Not Available |
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Not Available |
| Source of Income |
writer |
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Timeline
Smuul was born in the village of Koguva on the island of Muhu to Jüri Schmuul (1863–1940) and Ruudu Schmuul (née Tuulik, 1882–1969).
He had three older sisters: Salme, Linda, and Liisa, and one younger sister, Aliide, as well as six half-siblings from his father's first marriage.
He wrote several novels, often based on life on his native island of Muhu.
He also authored several travelogues.
His best-known work is The Frozen Book (Jäine raamat), about a Soviet expedition to Antarctica.
Smuul also wrote four screenplays.
Juhan Smuul was an active Marxist-Leninist.
Juhan Smuul (18 February 1922 – 13 April 1971) was an Estonian writer.
Juhan Smuul was married first to the translator Ita Saks from 1945 until 1951.
Before his death, he lived for three or four years with the radio and Finnish-language television editor Ellen Noot.
In 1949 he participated in the Soviet repression campaign of deporting Estonians into eastern parts of Russia.
He also worked in Soviet Estonian journalism.
After Smuul's role in the 1949 deportation of Estonians came to light in 2023, there were calls to remove the sculpture.
Instead, in 2024 the Writers' Union decided to install a plaque below the bust with a QR code explaining Smuul's complicity.
He was also awarded the Stalin Prize in 1952 and the Lenin Prize in 1961 and the Order of Lenin in 1967.
Until 1954 he used the given name Johannes Schmuul.
Smuul was one of the most recognized writers in Soviet Estonia and was a member of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Estonia, a deputy of the Supreme Soviet of the USSR and the Supreme Soviet of the Estonian SSR, chairman of the Estonian Writers' Union, secretary of the board of the Union of Soviet Writers.
Smuul was named People's Writer of the Estonian SSR in 1965.
The literary award of the Estonian SSR (Eesti NSV kirjanduse aastapreemia) was named after him in 1972 and became the Juhan Smuul literary award from then on.
The Smuul family home, the Tooma farm (Tooma talu), located in the village of Koguva, is a museum.
Some streets in Estonia are named after him, and one of the districts of Kuressaare is also named after him.
In February 1972, a bas-relief of Smuul created by the sculptor Matti Varik and the architect Allan Murdmaa was unveiled on the wall of the Writers' House in Tallinn's Old Town.
