Defence Forces Cemetery of Tallinn
Defence Forces Cemetery of Tallinn is a historic cemetery in Tallinn, Estonia. It was established in 1916. It holds historical monument status. Wikidata records 9 notable interments here, including Otto Silber, Johannes Kert, Johan Unt.
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At a glance
| Location | 🇪🇪 Tallinn, Estonia |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 59.42160, 24.76550 (source: Wikidata) |
| Established | 1916 |
| Type | Historic and heritage |
| Era | Early 1900s |
| Heritage status | historical monument |
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Opening hours
- Monday: Open 24 hours
- Tuesday: Open 24 hours
- Wednesday: Open 24 hours
- Thursday: Open 24 hours
- Friday: Open 24 hours
- Saturday: Open 24 hours
- Sunday: Open 24 hours
Source: Google Places. Last checked 2026-07-23. Hours can change, confirm with the cemetery before visiting.
Notable interments
9 notable figures are documented here in Wikidata, each with a Wikipedia article and recorded burial place.
Of Defence Forces Cemetery of Tallinn's 9 documented notable interments, recorded occupations include military personnel (100%), military officer (67%).
- Otto Silber (1893–1940), sportsperson, association football player, military personnel
- Johannes Kert (1959–2021), military officer, politician, military personnel
- Johan Unt (1876–1930), major general, military personnel
- Artur Lossmann (1877–1972), medical researcher, military officer, military personnel
- Arthur von Buxhoeveden (1882–1964), military officer, military personnel
- Arthur von Buxhoeveden (1882–1964), military officer, military personnel
- Arthur von Buxhoeveden (1882–1964), military officer, military personnel
- Arthur von Buxhoeveden (1882–1964), military officer, military personnel
- Benno Leesik (1960–2006), military personnel
Common questions
Where is Defence Forces Cemetery of Tallinn?
Defence Forces Cemetery of Tallinn is in Tallinn, Estonia, at coordinates 59.4216, 24.7655.
When was Defence Forces Cemetery of Tallinn established?
Defence Forces Cemetery of Tallinn was established in 1916, according to Wikidata.
Who is buried at Defence Forces Cemetery of Tallinn?
Wikidata documents 9 notable interments at Defence Forces Cemetery of Tallinn, including Otto Silber, Johannes Kert, Johan Unt, Artur Lossmann, Arthur von Buxhoeveden.
Records and sources
- Wikidata: Q5251189 (CC0, the source for the facts on this page)
- Wikipedia article
- Burial records on Find a Grave (external, not affiliated)
Related terms
- Heritage StatusNotable intermentInterment
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Resting Places. "Defence Forces Cemetery of Tallinn, Tallinn, Estonia." restingplaces.site. Wikidata source record: Q5251189. https://restingplaces.site/cemeteries/defence-forces-cemetery-of-tallinn/
BibTeX
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title = {Defence Forces Cemetery of Tallinn, Tallinn, Estonia},
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note = {Source record: Wikidata Q5251189}
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