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Clergymen: the story of August Wilhelm Hupel
This man can be considered as the most prominent englightener in the XVIII century Livonia. He took interest in the language and literature of Estonia, in the earlier history of Livonia and its relics, worked to improve the situation of the peasantry and advance cultural life. His most famous work was probably "Topograpische Nachrischten...", which includes a lot of interesting facts about the earlier history of Livonia. In addition, he has influenced the history of Estonian language and journalism, as he published a magazine called "Lühhike öppetus" ("A Short Introduction/Guide") together with Peter Ernst Wilde.
Story events:
- 14.02.1737 August Wilhelm Hupel is born
- 1748 yr Hupel goes to gymnasium in Weimar
- 1754 yr Hupel studies in the University of Jena
- 1757 yr Hupel comes to Livonia
- 13.01.1760 Hupel becomes the minister of Äksi congregation
- 12.05.1764 Hupel's work as the minister in Põltsamaa
- 1766 yr Wilde and Hupel publish their “Lühhike öppetus”
- 1771 yr A reading society is found in Põltsamaa
- 1772 yr Hupel's first publications
- 1774 yr Hupel's main work, “Topographische Nachrichten” is published
- 1781 yr Hupel publishes magazines "Nordische Miscellaneen" and "Neue Nordische Miscellaneen"
- 12.12.1803 Hupel becomes the honorary doctor of the University of Tartu
- 30.12.1804 Hupel gives up his minister's position
- 26.01.1819 August Wilherm Hupel dies