Johannes Aavik
linguist
Who was Johannes Aavik?
Estonian linguist who led the reform and modernization of the Estonian language in the early 20th century. He created thousands of new Estonian words and standardized grammar rules that shaped modern Estonian literary language.
Biographical data adapted from Wikipedia’s article on Johannes Aavik (CC BY-SA 4.0).
Awards & Honors
| Award | Year | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Order of the White Star, 3rd Class | — | — |