Simon Hamilton

@tallinnstreets.bsky.social

1 year ago

#Krusensterni A.J. von (Adam Johann von Krusenstern, 1770-1846)
Also known as Adam Johann Ritter von (knight of) Krusenstern, #BalticGerman admiral, and explorer leading the first Russian #circumnavigation around the globe in 1803-1806. See #Hagudi.
#NotableEstonians #MärkimisväärsedEestlased

Simon Hamilton

@tallinnstreets.bsky.social

1 year ago

#Hagudi (Hagudi [Haggud])
Named after the station (well, platform really) on the Tallinn-Türi narrow-gauge railway line, today the #Edelaraudtee line which continues to #Viljandi, #Tori and #Pärnu (see also #Keava). Birthplace of #Krusensterni.
#A_Rambling_Dictionary_of_Tallinn_Street_Names
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