Battle of Viljandi (1223)

Battle of Viljandi (Brothers of the Sword & Livs & Latgalians vs Estonians) took place in 1223 during Livonian Crusade.

Battle facts

• Year: 1223
• Date: 29 January 1223
• Era: Medieval
• Conflict: Livonian Crusade
• Side A: Brothers of the Sword, Livs, Latgalians
• Side B: Estonians
• Commanders (A): Engelbert von Thiesenhusen, Berthold of Wenden, Arnold, Caupo of Turaida, Rūsiņš
• Commanders (B): Lembitu of Lehola, Meeme
• Casualties: Medium casualties (side A), Heavy casualties (Estonians)
• Outcome: Livonian victory
• Coordinates: 58.360°, 25.593°

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Sources

Wikipedia article on Battle of Viljandi · Wikidata entry