Estonian musicians died at 58

Here are 3 famous musicians from Estonia died at 58:

Aleksander Klumberg

Aleksander Klumberg (April 17, 1899 Tallinn-February 10, 1958 Tallinn) was an Estonian personality.

He was best known as a writer, journalist, and critic who contributed significantly to Estonian literature and cultural life. Klumberg grew up in a family of intellectuals in Tallinn, and after completing his studies, he began his career as a writer, publishing articles and literary works in various newspapers and magazines.

He was a member of the Estonian Writers' Union and edited the literary magazines "Looming" and "Vikerkaar." Throughout his career, Klumberg wrote poetry, essays, and literary criticism, but he is most known for his short stories, which often dealt with themes of love, freedom, and the complexities of human relationships.

Apart from his literary contributions, Klumberg was also active in Estonia's cultural life, organizing literary events, and advocating for the recognition of Estonian literature and language. Sadly, his life was cut short by a heart attack at the age of 58, but his legacy continues to live on, as his works remain an essential part of Estonian literature.

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Moses Wolf Goldberg

Moses Wolf Goldberg (June 30, 1905 Rūjiena-February 17, 1964 Montclair) was an Estonian personality.

He is most well-known for being a prolific inventor, with over 1,000 patents registered in his name. Goldberg's inventions ranged from simple household gadgets to complex machinery, with his most famous creation being the "Rube Goldberg machine", a contraption that performs a simple task through a series of complicated chain reactions. Goldberg was also a sculptor, author, and Pulitzer Prize-winning cartoonist for the New York Sun. He was a true Renaissance man who explored many different fields throughout his career. Despite being born in Estonia, Goldberg spent most of his life in the United States and became a beloved figure in American cultural history.

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August Jakobson

August Jakobson (September 2, 1904 Pärnu-May 23, 1963 Tallinn) also known as August Mikhkelevich Jakobson or August Yakobson was an Estonian writer and politician.

He became known as one of the most prominent members of the so-called "Young Estonia" literary movement in the 1920s and 30s. Jakobson's works often tackled social and existential issues while also incorporating elements of humor and satire. Aside from his literary contributions, he was also heavily involved in politics, serving as a key figure in the Estonian resistance against Soviet occupation during and after World War II. After Estonia regained independence in 1991, Jakobson was posthumously awarded the Order of the National Coat of Arms, one of the country's highest awards.

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