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# Rakvere

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](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q191889) · [JSON](https://md.locations.elamur.ai/free/en/estonia/rakvere/?format=json)


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