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Died
  
23 February 1927

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Hans Einer (17.06.1856 - 23.02.1927) was born on a farm Kingu, Uniküla, in Sangaste Parish. He was an Estonian language teacher, an author of schoolbooks, cultural and public figure in Estonia.

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The Youth and Studies

Hans Einer was born on the 17.06.1856 in Sangaste Parish. He started to read already at the age of seven, at home. His schoolyears began at Uniküla Primary School, after that he went to Sangaste Parish School, which he graduated successfully. As his parents died very early, he was not able to continue his studies. Thanks to Unikula landlord, Balthasar Campenhausen, who paid for his studies (120 rubla per year), he could continue his education in Cimze Parish School Teachers' Seminary, which he graduated with a big success in 1878.

Literary Works

Besides the teaching profession Hans Einer had time for literary activities. He was a correspondent of several newspapers and wrote textbooks for schools. In the year 1885 his most compelling work was issued - "Short teaching of Estonian for folk schools". The book had 2 reprints. "Teaching Estonian grammar for schools" and "Teaching Estonian for schools" had also big success. Both books had 8 reprints and they were used in schools during nearly half the century. Therefore, Einer's favours for development of Estonian language and grammar are remarkable. Additionally he was engaged in translations and eagerly collected folklore.

Working as a teacher

In 1878 after finishing Cimze Seminary Hans Einer started working as a teacher in Tori Parish School. In August 1880 24-year old young man was chosen as a principal of Valga Peter’s Church School. It was the first Estonian School in Valga. This school was soon named as Einer’s School. The school was temporary closed after 37 years in October 1917 due the economic difficulties. 3000 Estonians got a primary education there. After closing this school Hans Einer worked as a teacher in Cimze Seminary, Valga Town School, Valga Girls’ Gümnaasium and Valga Science School.

Taking part in cultural and social life

Hans Einer took actively part in Valga cultural and social life.

  • In 1881, with his guidance the first spectacle in Estonian language was performed in Valga (J. Kantswey “Mihkel and Liisa, or have a look, what greed can do with wealth”).
  • In the same year (1881) Hans Einer founded the first Estonian choir in Valga.
  • In 1891 was Hans Einer elected as the chairman for the first Estonian Society in Valga called the Association of Temperance Movement.
  • In 1902 was Hans Einer elected to a board member of the newly established fellowship „Säde“.
  • In 1903 was Hans Einer elected one of three directors of Säde Loan and Savings Bank (the other two were J. Märtson and T. Grünberg).
  • In 1907 was Hans Einer elected to a board member of Estonian Literary Society.
  • In 1917 for a short time was Hans Einer a mayor of Valga.
  • In 1925 a young Valga County held the 1-st Valga County song festival. Hans Einer helped to organise it.

    • Family

    Hans Einer was married to Marie Koger, the daughter of Seeli’s landlord. They had 8 children. Hand Einer died on 23 February 1927 and he was buried at Valka Luke Cemetery.

    References

    Hans Einer Wikipedia
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