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John John is a common English name and surname: * John (given name) * John (surname) John may also refer to: New Testament Works * Gospel of John, a title often shortened to John * First Epistle of John, often shortened to 1 John * Second E ...

. People named Jaan include: * Jaan Anvelt (1884–1937), Estonian communist revolutionary * Jaan Arder (1952–2014), Estonian singer *

Jaan Ehlvest Jaan Ehlvest (born 14 October 1962) is an Estonian-American chess player. He was awarded the title Grandmaster by FIDE in 1987. Ehlvest was Estonian champion in 1986. Since 2006, he has represented the United States. He was named Estonian Athl ...

(born 1962), Estonian chess player * Jaan Eigo (1866–1946), Estonian politician *

Jaan Eilart Jaan Eilart (24 June 1933 – 18 May 2006) was an Estonian phytogeographer, landscape ecologist, cultural historian and conservationist. Eilart was born in Pala, Kirna Parish, Järva County. In 1957 he started teaching conservation as a sub ...

(1933–2006), Estonian biologist * Jaan Einasto (born 1929), Estonian astrophysicist *

Jaan Hargel Jaan (Joann) Hargel (30 November 1912 – 30 January 1966) was an Estonian conductor, music teacher, oboe and flute player. Education and career as an instrumentalist Jaan Hargel's life as a musician began at the orchestra of Tallinn Secondary ...

(1912–1966), Estonian conductor, music teacher, oboe player and flautist * Jaan Eslon (1952–2000), Estonian-Swedish chess player * Jaan Hünerson (1882–1942), Estonian agronomist and politician * Jaan Isotamm (1939–2014), Estonian poet * Jaan Jaago (1887–1949), Estonian wrestler * Jaan Jung (1835–1900), Estonian educator, archeologist and historian * Jaan Jüris (born 1977), Estonian ski jumper * Jaan Kalviste (1898–1936), Estonian chemist, educator, and translator *

Jaan Kaplinski Jaan Kaplinski (22 January 1941 – 8 August 2021 ) was an Estonian poet, philosopher, politician, and culture critic, known for his focus on global issues and support for left-wing/ liberal thinking. He was influenced by Eastern philosophical s ...

(1941–2021), Estonian poet, philosopher, and culture critic *

Jaan Kärner Jaan Kärner (27 May 1891 – 3 April 1958) was an Estonians, Estonian poet and writer. He is known especially for his nature poetry. Many of his poems were set to music by Estonian composers of choral music. Kärner also wrote numerous novels, p ...

(1891–1958), Estonian poet and writer *

Jaan Kiivit Sr. Jaan Kiivit Senior (27 February 1906 – 3 August 1971) was an Estonian prelate who was the Archbishop of Tallinn and the first primate of the Estonian Evangelical Lutheran Church from 1949 and 1967, after the break away from the exiled Estonian ...

(1906–1971), Estonian Archbishop * Jaan Kiivit, Jr. (1940–2005), Estonian Archbishop *

Jaan Kikkas Juhan "Jaan" Kikkas (5 June 1892 – 9 March 1944) was an Estonian middleweight weightlifter. He won a bronze medal at the 1924 Summer Olympics The 1924 Summer Olympics (), officially the Games of the VIII Olympiad () and officially branded ...

(1892–1944), Estonian weightlifter *

Jaan Kirsipuu Jaan Kirsipuu (born 17 July 1969) is an Estonian former road bicycle racer, who currently works as a directeur sportif for UCI Continental team . He spent the majority of his career riding under the management of Vincent Lavenu, initially joini ...

(born 1969), Estonian road bicycle racer * Jaan Klõšeiko (1939–2016), Estonian printmaker and photographer *

Jaan Kolberg Jaan Kolberg (born 21 November 1958) is an Estonian film director and producer. Jaan Kolberg was born in Pärnu, where he attended primary and secondary schools. In 1976, he enrolled at Tartu State University, majoring in English. While at univ ...

(born 1958), Estonian film director and producer * Jaan Kokk (1903–1942), Estonian politician * Jaan Kriisa (1882–1942), Estonian lawyer and politician *

Jaan Kross Jaan Kross (19 February 1920 – 27 December 2007) was an Estonian writer. He won the 1995 International Nonino Prize in Italy. Early life Born in Tallinn, Estonia, son of a skilled metal worker, Jaan Kross studied at Jakob Westholm Gymnasi ...

(1920–2007), Estonian contemporary writer * Jaan Kruus (1884–1942), Estonian military General * Jaan Kruusvall (1940–2012), Estonian writer and playwright * Jaan Kundla (born 1937), Estonian politician *

Jaan Kurn Jaan Kurn (April 13, 1893 – March 30, 1981) was an Estonian teacher, poet, and translator. Early life and education Kurn was born on the Patsi farm in the village of Metsakuru, Kärstna Parish, in the Governorate of Livonia, Russian Empire (n ...

(1893–1981), Estonian teacher, poet and translator *

Jaan Laaman Jaan Karl Laaman (born March 21, 1948) is an Estonia-born United States, American political activist, most known for his conviction and imprisonment related to various charges including a 1982 attempted murder of a police officer. He was a membe ...

(born 1948), Estonian-born American member of the United Freedom Front *

Jaan Lattik Jaan Lattik (23 October O.S. 11 October">Old_Style_and_New_Style_dates.html" ;"title="/nowiki>Old Style and New Style dates">O.S. 11 October/small> 1878 near , Estonia – 27 June 1967 in Stockholm, Sweden) was an Estonian politician, writer ...

, (1878–1967), Estonian politician and writer * Jaan Lepp (1895–1941), Estonian track and field athlete and soldier * Jaan J. Leppik (born 1969), Estonian clergyman and politician * Jaan Lippmaa (1942–2021), Estonian engineer and politician * Jaan Lõo (1872–1939), Estonian Supreme Court judge, poet and politician * Jaan Luik (born 1953), Estonian sculptor *

Jaan Lüllemets Jaan Lüllemets (19 October 1932 – 10 August 2004) was a communist politician in the Estonian Soviet Socialist Republic. He served as First Secretary of the Central Committee of the Leninist Young Communist League of Estonia (ELKNÜ) from 1 ...

(1932–2004), Estonian politician *

Jaan Maide Jaan Maide, VR II/3 (30 May 1896 – 10 August 1945) was a senior Estonian Army officer who fought in World War I, the Estonian War of Independence and World War II. He was appointed Commander-in-Chief of the Estonian Military by Otto Tief's g ...

(1896–1945), Estonian Army officer and commander *

Jaan Manitski Jaan Manitski (born 7 March 1942 in Viinistu) is an Estonian businessman, politician and art collector. He served as the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Estonia in 1992. Biography Manistki was born in Viinistu, on the coast of the Gulf of Finla ...

(born 1942), Estonian politician * Jaan Mark (born 1951), Estonian politician * Jaan Masing (1875–1948), Estonian politician * Jaan Miger (1859–1940), Estonian politician * Jaan Murro (1903–1969), Estonian editor, journalist and politician * Jaan Patterson (born 1975), German American writer and composer, founder of the netlabel Surrism-Phonoethics *

Jaan Pehk Jaan Pehk (also known as Orelipoiss; born 13 June 1975 in Palivere) is an Estonian writer, singer and guitarist. Pehk is a member of the Young Authors' Association in Tartu and the Estonian Writers' Union. Discography Collaborations ; Clai ...

(born 1975), Estonian writer, singer and guitarist * Jaan Piiskar (1883–1942), Estonian educator and politician * Jaan Põdra (1894–1942), Estonian politician * Jaan Port (1891–1951), Estonian botanist *

Jaan Poska Jaan Poska VR III/1 (; , Laiusevälja, near Jõgeva, Estonia – 7 March 1920, Tallinn, Estonia) was a lawyer, politician and the foreign minister of Estonia in 1918–1919. Early life Poska was born the fifth of 12 children of an Eastern O ...

(1866–1920), Estonian barrister and politician *

Jaan Puhvel Jaan Puhvel (born 24 January 1932) is an Estonians, Estonian comparative linguistics, comparative linguist and comparative mythologist who specializes in Indo-European studies. Born in Estonia, Puhvel fled his country with his family in 1944 f ...

(born 1932), Estonian-American Indo-Europeanist *

Jaan Puidet Jaan Puidet (born 4 January 1992) is an Estonian professional basketball player for Real Valladolid of the Spanish LEB Oro. He is a tall shooting guard. He also represents the Estonia men's national basketball team internationally. Professional ...

(born 1992), Estonian basketball player *

Jaan Rääts Jaan Rääts (15 October 1932 – 25 December 2020) was a Soviet Union, Soviet and Estonian composer who worked extensively on Estonian Cinema of Estonia, film scores of the 1960s and 1970s. He was born in Tartu and became a member of the Estonian ...

(1932–2020), Estonian film score composer * Jaan Rannap (1931–2023), Estonian children's writer * Jaan Raudsepp (1873–1945), Estonian politician *

Jaan Rekkor Jaan Rekkor (born 3 April 1958) is an Estonian stage, film and television actor. Early life and education Jaan Rekkor was born in the small village of Hõreda in Rapla County. He attended schools in Märjamaa, graduating from the Ants Lauter M ...

(born 1958), Estonian actor *

Jaan Ruus Jaan Ruus (23 November 1938 Tallinn – 30 January 2017) was an Estonian film critic, film journalist and film editor. 1961 he graduated from University of Tartu, Tartu State University in economy. 1961-1966 he worked as an editor at Estonian Ra ...

(1938–2017), Estonian film critic, journalist and film editor *

Jaan Sarv Jaan Sarv (; 21 December 1877 – 23 August 1954) was an Estonian mathematician and educator. Most of his life he worked as a professor at the University of Tartu. Sarv laid the foundation of Estonian Estonian may refer to: * Something of, fr ...

(1877–1954), Estonian mathematician and pedagogue *

Jaan Soots Jaan Soots ( – 6 February 1942) was an Estonian military commander during the Estonian War of Independence and politician. Jaan Soots was born in Küti farmstead, Linna village, Helme Parish, Viljandi County (now in Tõrva Parish, Valga Cou ...

(1880–1942), Estonian military commander *

Jaan Tallinn Jaan Tallinn (born 14 February 1972) is an Estonian computer programmer and investor known for his participation in the development of Skype and file-sharing application FastTrack/Kazaa. Recognized as a prominent figure in the field of artificia ...

(born 1972), Estonian programmer *

Jaan Talts Jaan Talts (born 19 May 1944) is a former Estonian weightlifter. He competed for the Soviet Union at the 1968 and 1972 Olympics and won a silver and a gold medal, respectively. Throughout his career, Talts won two world and four European titles ...

(born 1944), Estonian weightlifter *

Jaan Tätte Jaan Tätte (born 24 March 1964 in Viljandi) is an Estonian playwright, poet, actor, and singer. Biography From 1982 to 1984 Tätte studied biology at the University of Tartu. From 1985 to 1986 he attended a graduate program at the Tallinn Pedag ...

(born 1964), Estonian playwright, poet, actor, and singer *

Jaan Teemant Jaan may refer to: *Jaan (given name) * ''Jaan'' (album), an Indian pop album by Sonu Nigam * ''Jaan'' (film), a 1996 Bollywood action film directed by Raj Kanwar *Gauhar Jaan (1873–1930), Indian singer and dancer *" Jaan Atki", a 2016 Punjabi s ...

(1872–?), Estonian lawyer and politician * Jaan Tiidemann (born 1971), Estonian architect *

Jaan Tõnisson Jaan Tõnisson ( – 1941?) was an Estonian statesman, serving as the Prime Minister of Estonia twice during 1919 to 1920, as State Elder (head of state and government) from 1927 to 1928 and in 1933, and as Foreign Minister of Estonia from 19 ...

(1868–?), Estonian statesman * Jaan Toomik (born 1961), Estonian video artist and a painter *

Jaan Tooming Jaan Tooming (28 March 1946 – 5 April 2024) was an Estonian actor, theatre and film director and writer. Life and career Jaan Tooming was born in Tallinn on 28 March 1946. In 1968, he graduated from the Tallinn State Conservatory (now, the Eston ...

(1946–2024), Estonian actor, stage and film director and writer * Jaan Treumann (1881–1941), Estonian Lutheran clergyman, educator and politician * Jaan Usin (1887–1941), Estonian Navy commander *

Jaan Vain Jaan Vain (14 November 1886 Kõo Parish (now Põhja-Sakala Parish), Kreis Fellin – March 1942) was an Estonian lawyer and politician. He was a member of the I II III and V Riigikogu V Riigikogu was the fifth legislature of the Estonian Parli ...

(1886–1942), Estonian lawyer and politician *

Jaan Valsiner Jaan Valsiner (born June 29, 1951, in Tallinn, Estonia) is an Estonian-American professor of developmental and cultural psychology, the recipient of Alexander von Humboldt Prize (1995) for his interdisciplinary work on human development and 201 ...

(born 1951), Estonian-American psychologist Fictional characters *Jaan Tatikas, protagonist in the

Eduard Bornhöhe Eduard Brunberg ( – 17 November 1923), known by the pen name Eduard Bornhöhe, was an Estonian writer. Bornhöhe is generally considered a pioneer of the genre of the Estonian historical novel, as the majority of his creations consist of roma ...

's novel '' Tallinna narrid ja narrikesed'', who has become a well-known stereotype in Estonian culture

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