Olaf Kuuli
1929–2012 (age 83)
Biography
Olaf Kuuli served Estonian historiography with a steady hand, exploring the intricacies of the nation’s past in careful monographs and thoughtful public lectures that helped generations understand their heritage anew.
His colleagues remember him for generous scholarship, patience with young researchers, and a calm presence that made Metsakalmistu a fitting resting place for a life steeped in the patience of archives.