Statue of Kristjan Jaak Peterson, Literary monument in Toomemägi park, Tartu, Estonia.
The statue depicts Kristjan Jaak Peterson in a contemplative stance, positioned within the landscaped grounds of Toomemägi hill in central Tartu.
The monument commemorates Peterson, who lived from 1801 to 1822 and established foundations for Estonian literature through his poetry and linguistic work.
The statue location serves as a gathering point for literature students and poets who study the development of Estonian as a literary language.
The monument is accessible through multiple pathways in Toomemägi park, with coordinates 58.380733 latitude and 26.714453 longitude marking its exact position.
Peterson mastered sixteen languages during his short twenty-one years of life, including several Eastern languages, demonstrating exceptional linguistic abilities.
GPS coordinates: 58.38073,26.71445
Latest update: March 4, 2025 02:14
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