Livonian Crusade

Historical eventFebruary 161270

Livonian Crusade

Livonian Crusade: In the Battle of Karuse, the Grand Duchy of Lithuania achieved a decisive victory over the Livonian Order on the frozen surface of the Baltic Sea.

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When
Sunday, February 16 1270756 years ago
Category
Historical eventA dated happening — a battle, treaty, launch, discovery, disaster or decision — recorded on this calendar day.
Era
13th century · 1270s
Calendar
Julian — as recorded at the time
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Dates: From 1270.

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?

February 16 1270 — 756 years ago, on a Sunday.

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