What the records say
- When
- 14 Nov 1709 – 4 Jul 1710
- Kind
- Siege
- Coordinates
- 56.95° N, 24.11° E
- Description
- 1709-1710 siege
Siege of Riga (1709–1710)
Siege during the Great Northern War
The siege of Riga in 1709–1710 was a military operation of the army of the Tsardom of Russia during the Great Northern War against the forces of the Swedish Empire defending the fortress of Riga. As a result of the operation, Riga was taken by Russian troops.
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