Gustav Vilbaste
1885–1967 (age 82)
Biography
Gustav Vilbaste (1885-1967) brought clarity and heart to journalism, reporting with integrity on the stories that shaped Estonia’s early decades. His thoughtful contributions helped nurture a press that could inform and unite a people seeking to define their identity.
Laid to rest in Kuusalu Cemetery, Vilbaste’s commitment to truth-telling lives on through those who continue to value the role of journalists in safeguarding democratic discourse.