Eduard Vääri

Eduard Vääri (26 June 1926 Lapetukme, Valguta Parish – 17 May 2005) was an Estonian linguist.

In 1950 he graduated from Tartu University. Since 1951 he taught at Tartu University, since 1978 a professor. 1976-1978 he taught Estonian language at Helsinki University.

His main fields of research were: Livonian language and culture, general linguistics, teaching of Estonian language.

In 1999 he established the organization Estonian Language Protection Association (Eesti Keele Kaitse Ühing).

Awards:
 * 2001: Wiedemann Language Award
 * 2004: Order of the White Star, IV class.