Põltsamaa (German: Oberpahlen) is a town in Põltsamaa Parish, Jõgeva County, in central Estonia. The town stands on the Põltsamaa River, and it features a 13th-century castle.
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History
During the German occupation in World War II, a subcamp of the Stalag 332 prisoner-of-war camp was based in the town.
Notable people
Herman Wrangel (born 1584/1587 – 1643), a Baltic German, Swedish military officer and statesman
Hannes Altrov (born 1944), the main clarinetist of the Estonian National Symphony Orchestra since 1977
Jaan Leetsar (1946–2026), politician; Minister of Agriculture, 1992 to 1994
Margi Ein (born 1950), politician and engineer, the Mayor of Põltsamaa, 1996 to 2003
Liis Lass (born 1989), stage, film, and TV actress.
Sport
Aivar Anniste (born 1980), footballer who has played about 400 games and 45 for Estonia
Liis Emajõe (born 1991), was a footballer who played 34 games for Estonia women
Riin Emajõe (born 1993), footballer who played 89 games and 23 for Estonia women