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Battle of Karksi (1600) 1600

Battle of Karksi (1600): Jürgen von Fahrensbach
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Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.

Key facts

Date29 October 1600Wikidata
Year1600Wikidata P585 (point in time)
EraEarly modern (1500–1799)derived from year
LocationEstoniaNatural Earth (modern borders)
ContinentEuropeNatural Earth
War / conflictPolish–Swedish War of 1600–11Wikidata P361
ParticipantsPolish–Lithuanian Commonwealth, SwedenWikidata P710
Coordinates58.1172, 25.5878Wikidata P625

About the battle

The Battle of Karksi (also known as Battle of Karkus) was fought during the Polish–Swedish War (1600–1611) between the Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth and the Kingdom of Sweden on 29 October 1600.

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Location

58.1172, 25.5878 · Estonia

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