Battle of Viljandi (1223 AD)
Battle of Viljandi (Brothers of the Sword & Livs & Latgalians vs Estonians) took place in 1223 AD during Livonian Crusade.
Battle facts
- Year: 1223 AD
- Date: 1223-02-05
- 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: approx. Medium casualtiesHeavy casualties
- Outcome: Livonian victory
- Coordinates: 58.360°, 25.593°
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