Metsakalmistu
Metsakalmistu is a historic cemetery in Tallinn, Estonia. It was established in 1933. It holds historical monument status. Wikidata records 501 notable interments here, including Arnold Rüütel, Konstantin Päts, Paul Keres.
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At a glance
| Location | Tallinn, Estonia |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 59.46972, 24.87056 (source: Wikidata) |
| Established | 1933 |
| Type | Historic and heritage |
| Era | Early 1900s |
| Heritage status | historical monument |
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Notable interments
501 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 501, or take the JSON record.
- Arnold Rüütel (1928–2024), politician, university teacher, agricultural scientist
- Konstantin Päts (1874–1956), politician, lawyer, jurist
- Paul Keres (1916–1975), athlete, journalist, chess composer
- Lennart Meri (1929–2006), screenwriter, writer, politician
- Lydia Koidula (1843–1886), writer, poet, playwright
- A. H. Tammsaare (1878–1940), writer, playwright, translator
- Alfred Neuland (1895–1966), coach, weightlifter
- Evald Aav (1900–1939), composer, conductor, choir director
- Eduard Vilde (1865–1933), writer, politician, diplomat
- Ita Ever (1931–2023), actor
- Friedebert Tuglas (1886–1971), writer, translator, journalist
- Jüri Tarmak (1946–2022), economist, athletics competitor, high jumper
- August Rei (1886–1963), lawyer, military personnel, ambassador
- Johannes Vares (1890–1946), writer, physician, military personnel
- Mare Vint (1942–2020), artist, painter, graphic artist
- Georg Ots (1920–1975), actor, military personnel, opera singer
- Kristjan Palusalu (1908–1987), military personnel, civil servant, athlete
- Ants Antson (1938–2015), speed skater, sportsperson
- Eduard Tubin (1905–1982), composer, conductor
- Silvi Vrait (1951–2013), actor, teacher, astrologer
- Heino Eller (1887–1970), composer, violinist, music teacher
- Endel Puusepp (1909–1996), military personnel, politician, military officer
- Ilmar Kullam (1922–2011), pedagogue, basketball player, basketball coach
- Otto Tief (1889–1976), lawyer, military personnel, politician
- Alfons Rebane (1908–1976), military personnel, colonel, partisan
Common questions
Where is Metsakalmistu?
Metsakalmistu is in Tallinn, Estonia, at coordinates 59.4697, 24.8706.
When was Metsakalmistu established?
Metsakalmistu was established in 1933, according to Wikidata.
Who is buried at Metsakalmistu?
Wikidata documents 501 notable interments at Metsakalmistu, including Arnold Rüütel, Konstantin Päts, Paul Keres, Lennart Meri, Lydia Koidula.
Records and sources
- Wikidata: Q2541547 (CC0, the source for the facts on this page)
- Wikipedia article
- Burial records on Find a Grave (external, not affiliated)