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Battle of Muhu 1227

Battle of Muhu: Muhu maalinn, mälestuskivi
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Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.

Key facts

Year1227Wikidata P585 (point in time)
EraMedieval (500–1499)derived from year
LocationEstoniaNatural Earth (modern borders)
ContinentEuropeNatural Earth
ParticipantsEstonians, Latvians, Livonian Brothers of the Sword, Livonians, OeseliansWikidata P710
Coordinates58.5825, 23.1733Wikidata P625

About the battle

The Battle of Muhu was a military engagement fought between a force of Baltic and Germanic crusaders and pagan Oeselians. The battle, fought in Muhu, Estonia, resulted in the crusaders storming and capturing a fortress held by the Oeselians.

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Location

58.5825, 23.1733 · Estonia

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