Kopli cemetery
Kopli cemetery is a historic cemetery in Tallinn, Estonia. It was established in 1774. It holds historical monument status. Wikidata records 12 notable interments here, including Karl von Kügelgen, Sophie Tieck, Karl Russwurm.
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At a glance
| Location | 🇪🇪 Tallinn, Estonia |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 59.45352, 24.68504 (source: Wikidata) |
| Established | 1774 |
| Type | Historic and heritage |
| Era | Pre-1800 |
| Heritage status | historical monument |
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Opening hours
- Monday: 7:00 AM – 11:00 PM
- Tuesday: 7:00 AM – 11:00 PM
- Wednesday: 7:00 AM – 11:00 PM
- Thursday: 7:00 AM – 11:00 PM
- Friday: 7:00 AM – 11:00 PM
- Saturday: 7:00 AM – 11:00 PM
- Sunday: 7:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Source: Google Places. Last checked 2026-07-23. Hours can change, confirm with the cemetery before visiting.
Notable interments
12 notable figures are documented here in Wikidata, each with a Wikipedia article and recorded burial place.
Of Kopli cemetery's 12 documented notable interments, recorded occupations include painter (25%), politician (17%), military personnel (17%).
- Karl von Kügelgen (1772–1832), draftsperson, visual artist, painter
- Sophie Tieck (1775–1833), playwright, writer
- Karl Russwurm (1812–1883), ethnographer, ethnologist, archivist
- Charles Leroux (1856–1889), balloonist
- Johannes Hau (1771–1838), landscape painter, painter, artist
- Gustav Adolf Hippius (1792–1856), lithographer, painter
- Konstantin Türnpu (1865–1927), choir director, organist, conductor
- Netty Pinna (1883–1937), actor
- Heinrich Rosenthal (1846–1916), cultural activist, politician, physician
- Karl Johann von Hueck (1844–1925), land owner, politician
- Aleksander Silberg (1869–1926), military personnel
- Gustav Kunnos (1878–1926), lawyer, military personnel
Common questions
Where is Kopli cemetery?
Kopli cemetery is in Tallinn, Estonia, at coordinates 59.4535, 24.6850.
When was Kopli cemetery established?
Kopli cemetery was established in 1774, according to Wikidata.
Who is buried at Kopli cemetery?
Wikidata documents 12 notable interments at Kopli cemetery, including Karl von Kügelgen, Sophie Tieck, Karl Russwurm, Charles Leroux, Johannes Hau.
Records and sources
- Wikidata: Q1533091 (CC0, the source for the facts on this page)
- Wikipedia article
Related terms
- Heritage StatusNotable intermentInterment
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Resting Places. "Kopli cemetery, Tallinn, Estonia." restingplaces.site. Wikidata source record: Q1533091. https://restingplaces.site/cemeteries/kopli-cemetery/
BibTeX
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title = {Kopli cemetery, Tallinn, Estonia},
author = {{Resting Places}},
howpublished = {\url{https://restingplaces.site/cemeteries/kopli-cemetery/}},
note = {Source record: Wikidata Q1533091}
}