Saadjärve is a village in Tartu Parish, Tartu County in Estonia. It is located about 17 km north of the city of Tartu, on the eastern shore of Lake Saadjärv. Saadjärve has a population of 118 (as of 1 January 2012).[1]

Saadjärve
Saadjärve manor
Saadjärve manor
Saadjärve is located in Estonia
Saadjärve
Saadjärve
Location in Estonia
Coordinates: 58°32′20″N 26°41′16″E / 58.53889°N 26.68778°E / 58.53889; 26.68778
CountryEstonia
CountyTartu County
MunicipalityTartu Parish
Population
 (01.01.2012[1])
 • Total118

Saadjärve manor

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The manor and Lake Saadjärv
 
The site of an ancient Estonian settlement inside the manor grounds

Saadjärve estate (German: Sadjerw) is mentioned for the first time in historical records in 1557. During the course of history, it has belonged to a variety of Baltic German local aristocratic families. The present building dates from the late 18th or early 19th century.[2]

Notable residents

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Saadjärve is the birthplace of Estonian politician Johannes Sikkar (1897–1960).

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b "Rahvastik" (in Estonian). Tartu vald. p. 11. Retrieved 10 November 2012.
  2. ^ Sakk, Ivar (2004). Estonian Manors - A Travelogue. Tallinn: Sakk & Sakk OÜ. p. 220. ISBN 9949-10-117-4.