Elamur LocationsRakvere
A settlement in Estonia.
English name
Rakvere — Estonian official Latin-script name, retained in English in its native spelling.
Other forms in use:
- Wesenberg — Historical German name used in English accounts of Baltic history.
- Rakovor — Medieval East Slavic name, especially in English accounts of the nearby medieval battle.
French name
Rakvere — Same as in English; retain this spelling in French. No separate French exonym is selected.
Other forms in use:
- Wesenberg — German historical name retained in French Baltic history.
- Rakovor — Medieval name used in French accounts of the battle of Rakovor.
About
Rakvere is a town in northern Estonia and the centre of Lääne-Viru County. Its ruined medieval castle stands on a hill above the town.
Notes
Input label is Ukrainian or indirect; local_name gives the native spelling.
Identifiers: Wikidata Q191889 · JSON
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