Battle of Riga (1215) 1215
Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.
Key facts
| Year | 1215 | Wikidata P585 (point in time) |
|---|---|---|
| Era | Medieval (500–1499) | derived from year |
| Location | Latvia | Natural Earth (modern borders) |
| Continent | Europe | Natural Earth |
| War / conflict | Livonian Crusade | Wikidata P361 |
| Participants | Estonians, Latvians, Livonian Brothers of the Sword, Livonians, Oeselians | Wikidata P710 |
| Coordinates | 57.0500, 24.0500 | Wikidata P625 |
About the battle
The Battle of Riga was an attempt by native Estonian forces to repel the Crusader knights (known as the Livonian Brothers of the Sword) and their allies during the Livonian Crusade.
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