Alexander Nevsky Cemetery, Tallinn
Alexander Nevsky Cemetery (Estonian: Aleksander Nevski kalmistu) is a cemetery in Juhkentali subdistrict, Tallinn, Estonia; an apostolic part of Siselinna Cemetery. The cemetery is named after the nearby Alexander Nevsky Cathedral.[1]
| Alexander Nevsky Cemetery | |
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| Details | |
| Established | 1775 |
| Location | |
| Country | Estonia |
| Coordinates | 59°25′25″N 24°45′45″E |
| Owned by | Estonian Orthodox Church of the Moscow Patriarchate |
| Size | 13,01 ha |
The cemetery was established in 1775.[1]
All important local orthodox leaders are buried to this cemetery. In addition, lower clergymen, military men, civil officials etc are buried to this cemetery.[1]
Burials
References
- Tallinna entsüklopeedia [Encyclopedia of Tallinn] Volume I (A-M) (in Estonian). Eesti Entsüklopeediakirjastuse AS. 2004. p. 17.
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