Battle of St. Matthew's Day (1217 AD)
Battle of St. Matthew's Day (Estonians & Sakala & Läänemaa & Harjumaa & Järvamaa & Revala & Virumaa vs Sword Brethren & Livonians & Latgalians) took place in 1217 AD during Northern Crusades.
Battle facts
- Year: 1217 AD
- Date: 1217-09-28
- Era: Medieval
- Conflict: Northern Crusades
- Side A: Estonians, Sakala, Läänemaa, Harjumaa, Järvamaa, Revala, Virumaa
- Side B: Sword Brethren, Livonians, Latgalians
- Commanders (A): Lembitu of Lehola, Vootele, Manivald, Unnepeve
- Commanders (B): Volquin, Caupo of Turaida, Bernard II of Lippe
- Casualties: approx. ~1,000 (Henry of Latvia)~100 (According to the later chronicle of the Teutonic Order, possibly heavily understated)
- Outcome: Livonian victory
County of Sakala surrenders
- Coordinates: 58.447°, 25.483°
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