Otto Wilhelm Masing

Otto Wilhelm Masing was a Russian linguist, lutheran pastor, writer, national revival activist, cleric and opinion journalist (1763–1832). He was born at Lohusuu Rural Municipality and died at Äksi.

Overview

Born at Lohusuu Rural Municipality in 1763, died at Äksi in 1832.

Identity and origins

His recorded languages were Estonian, Latin, Ancient Greek and Russian. His recorded confession was Lutheranism.

He was the child of Thomas Masing.

Catalogued works

3 works under this name are catalogued by Wikidata Query Service and Open Library. Their recorded dates run from 1883 to 1995.

ABD or the Book Reading for Children. Otto Wilhelm Masingu kirjad Johann Heinrich Rosenplänterile 1814-1832, dated 1995. O.W. Masingi kirjad, dated 1883.

Literature

2 scholarly publications naming this subject were located in the registry of record.

Otto Wilhelm Masing valgustusliku laste- ja noortekirjanikuna, Keel ja Kirjandus, 2012. Kas Otto Wilhelm Masing vestles karjalaste ja/või vepslastega?, Keel ja Kirjandus, 2017.

In detail

Otto Wilhelm Masing studied at Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg. the recorded working language is Estonian, Latin and Ancient Greek.

Distinctions recorded are Order of St. Vladimir, 4th class.

Chronology

  1. 1763Otto Wilhelm Masing born at Lohusuu Rural Municipality.
  2. 1832Otto Wilhelm Masing died at Äksi.

Sources

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    “Otto Wilhelm Masing”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q632395: Otto Wilhelm Masing

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