August Matthias Hagen

1794–1878 (age 84)

Old St. John's cemetery

Biography

August Matthias Hagen was a painter whose landscapes and architectural studies brought the Baltic provinces to life on canvas. Trained at the St. Petersburg Academy, he later returned to the local scene to teach and to capture the graceful interplay of light and stone that defined the region.

He produced illustrations for architectural publications, educated younger artists, and left behind a body of work that preserved both natural vistas and the cultural monuments of his day. Hagen’s legacy continues to enrich the artistic heritage of Estonia.

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Kaarel Vilbaste
1950–1986 (age 36)
Old St. John's cemetery
Kaarel Vilbaste pursued biology with keen curiosity, enriching the study of Estonia's natural world.
Mikk Sarv
1951–2018 (age 67)
Old St. John's cemetery
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Salme Nõmmik
1910–1988 (age 78)
Old St. John's cemetery
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Oleg Mutt
1920–1986 (age 66)
Old St. John's cemetery
Oleg Mutt was a translator whose work opened windows to other cultures.
Ernst Raudam
1915–1992 (age 77)
Old St. John's cemetery
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Ernst Kull
1894–1985 (age 91)
Old St. John's cemetery
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