Battle of Viljandi

Wann

5. Feb. 1223

Art

Schlacht

Koordinaten

58.36° N, 25.59° E

Description

1223 military conflict in Estonia during Livonian Crusade

1223 military conflict in Estonia during Livonian Crusade

On 29 January 1223, during a church service, the Sackalians attacked the Germans inside the stronghold of Viljandi. They killed Sword-Brothers, vartels, merchants, and even Mauritius, the vogt of Viljandi. The rest of the Germans were put in stocks and shackles. Some men advanced on to the stronghold of Leole, where they told others to do the same.

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