Actor · Screenplay · Writer · Book
Active 1965–present · Awards: Order of the National Coat of Arms, 3rd Class, Vilenica Prize, Eino Leino Prize, Max Jacob Prize, Juhan Liiv Poetry Award, Order of the National Coat of Arms, 4th Class, European Prize for Literature, Literary award of Viru county
Jaan Kaplinski 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 schools.