Alexander Nevsky Cemetery, Tallinn
Alexander Nevsky Cemetery, Tallinn is a cemetery in Tallinn, Estonia. It was established in 1775, covering 13 hectares. Wikidata records 34 notable interments here, including Edgar de Wahl, Igor Severyanin, Roman Steinberg.
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At a glance
| Location | 🇪🇪 Tallinn, Estonia |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 59.42361, 24.76250 (source: Wikidata) |
| Established | 1775 |
| Era | Pre-1800 |
| Area | 13 hectares |
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Opening hours
- Monday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Thursday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Friday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Saturday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Sunday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Source: Google Places. Last checked 2026-07-23. Hours can change, confirm with the cemetery before visiting.
Notable interments
34 notable figures are documented here in Wikidata, each with a Wikipedia article and recorded burial place. The 25 most widely covered are listed below. Browse all 34, or take the JSON record.
Of Alexander Nevsky Cemetery, Tallinn's 34 documented notable interments, recorded occupations include politician (32%), lawyer (15%), translator (9%), writer (9%), association football player (9%).
- Edgar de Wahl (1867–1948), Idist, linguist, Esperantist
- Igor Severyanin (1887–1941), translator of Adam Mickiewicz, translator, poet
- Roman Steinberg (1900–1939), amateur wrestler
- Jaan Poska (1866–1920), diplomat, jurist, politician
- Ott Arder (1950–2004), linguist, children's writer, translator
- Theodor Altermann (1885–1915), director, theatre director, actor
- Cornelius (1924–2018), Eastern Orthodox priest, theologian, writer
- Jaan Raamot (1873–1927), agricultural scientist, politician
- Dmitri Bruns (1929–2020), architect
- Tõnis Vares (1859–1925), beamter, politician, lawyer
- Georg Siimenson (1912–1978), association football player
- Georg Siimenson (1912–1984), association football player
- Aleksei Baiov (1871–1935), historian
- Vasili Fersen (1858–1937), military personnel
- Aleksandr Olerski (1973–2011), association football player
- Liisi Ojamaa (1972–2019), literary critic, editor, translator
- Wera Kryzhanovskaia (1857–1924), novelist, writer
- Pavel Levitsky (1859–1938), military officer
- Peter Paul Alexander von Baranoff (1843–1924), aide-de-camp, hofmeister, military personnel
- Sergei Soldatov (1933–2003), politician, engineer
- Aleksei Sorokin (1888–1933), politician, lawyer
- Jevgeni Tomberg (1948–2021), electrical engineer, politician
- Jevgeni Tomberg (1948–2021), electrical engineer, politician
- Gori (1894–1944), caricaturist
- Nikolai Talts (1890–1949), police officer, lawyer
Common questions
Where is Alexander Nevsky Cemetery, Tallinn?
Alexander Nevsky Cemetery, Tallinn is in Tallinn, Estonia, at coordinates 59.4236, 24.7625.
When was Alexander Nevsky Cemetery, Tallinn established?
Alexander Nevsky Cemetery, Tallinn was established in 1775, according to Wikidata.
Who is buried at Alexander Nevsky Cemetery, Tallinn?
Wikidata documents 34 notable interments at Alexander Nevsky Cemetery, Tallinn, including Edgar de Wahl, Igor Severyanin, Roman Steinberg, Jaan Poska, Ott Arder.
Records and sources
- Wikidata: Q12376121 (CC0, the source for the facts on this page)
- Wikipedia article
Related terms
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BibTeX
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