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Siege of Moscow (1238) 1238

Siege of Moscow (1238): Ruin Moscow in 1238, the capture of Vladimir Yuryevich of Moscow
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Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.

Key facts

Year1238Wikidata P585 (point in time)
EraMedieval (500–1499)derived from year
LocationRussiaNatural Earth (modern borders)
ContinentEuropeNatural Earth
Coordinates55.7558, 37.6178Wikidata P625

About the battle

The siege of Moscow in January 1238 was part of the Mongol invasion of Kievan Rus'.

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Location

55.7558, 37.6178 · Russia

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