EstonianGerman
EstonianGerman refers to people of German descent who have historically lived in or have connections to Estonia. The German presence in Estonia dates back to the Middle Ages, with the arrival of the Livonian Brothers of the Sword and later the Teutonic Knights. This period saw the establishment of a significant German-speaking elite, primarily in urban centers like Tallinn (Reval) and Tartu (Dorpat), who played a dominant role in trade, administration, and intellectual life for centuries.
Over time, these Baltic Germans, as they came to be known, formed a distinct cultural and social
The 20th century brought dramatic changes. Following the Russian Revolution and World War I, many Baltic Germans