Battle of Aizkraukle (1279)

Battle of Aizkraukle (Grand Duchy of Lithuania vs Livonian branch of the Teutonic Order) took place in 1279 during Livonian Crusade.

Battle facts

• Year: 1279
• Date: 5 March 1279
• Era: Medieval
• Conflict: Livonian Crusade
• Side A: Grand Duchy of Lithuania
• Side B: Livonian branch of the Teutonic Order
• Commanders (A): Traidenis
• Commanders (B): Ernst von Rassburg, Eilart Hoberg
• Casualties: 71 knights killed (Livonian branch of the Teutonic Order)
• Outcome: Lithuanian victory
• Coordinates: 56.600°, 25.250°

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Sources

Wikipedia article on Battle of Aizkraukle · Wikidata entry