Siege of Kolomna 1236
Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.
Key facts
| Year | 1236 | Wikidata P580 (start time) |
|---|---|---|
| Era | Medieval (500–1499) | derived from year |
| Location | Russia | Natural Earth (modern borders) |
| Continent | Europe | Natural Earth |
| War / conflict | Mongol invasion of Kievan Rus' | Wikidata P361 |
| Coordinates | 55.0833, 38.7833 | Wikidata P625 |
About the battle
The siege of Kolomna during December 1237–January 1238 was part of the Mongol invasion of Kievan Rus'. Following the Battle of Voronezh River in December 1237, Yuri II of Vladimir sent both of his sons with "all his men" and Voivode Yeremey to defend the fortress of Kolomna, which was on the border to the Wild Fields.
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