What the records say
- When
- 9 Feb 1329
- Kind
- Siege
- Coordinates
- 55.63° N, 22.39° E
- Description
- 1329 siege in Lithuania
Siege of Medvėgalis
1329 siege in Lithuania
The Teutonic Order conducted a siege of Medvėgalis, a Lithuanian fortress in Samogitia, in February 1329. The 18,000-strong Teutonic army — reinforced by many guest crusaders, including King John of Bohemia — captured four Lithuanian fortresses and besieged Medvėgalis. The fortress surrendered, and as many as 6,000 locals were baptized in the Catholic rite.
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