Livonian Crusade

Historical eventSeptember 221236

Livonian Crusade

Livonian Crusade: The Livonian Brothers of the Sword were soundly defeated by pagan Samogitian and Semigallian troops at the Battle of Saule.

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When
Monday, September 22 1236790 years ago
Category
Historical eventA dated happening — a battle, treaty, launch, discovery, disaster or decision — recorded on this calendar day.
Era
13th century · 1230s
Calendar
Julian — as recorded at the time
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At a glance

Dates: From 1236.

What happened

The Livonian crusade consisted of the various military Christianisation campaigns in medieval Livonia – modern Latvia and Estonia – during the Papal-sanctioned Northern Crusades in the 12th–13th century.

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When did Livonian Crusade happen?

September 22 1236 — 790 years ago, on a Monday.

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