1227 ⟶ Estonia Subjugated by German Crusaders

Estonians are finally subjugated to German crusader rule dur...
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⚔️ Germanicus Massacres the Marsi

Germanicus leads a brutal raid against the Marsi, a German tribe on the upper Ruhr river, who are massacred.⟶
Germanicus Massacres the Marsi (14)
Roman EmpireGermanicusAncient romeGermanic TribesMilitary CampaignConquestWarfareAtrocity
GermanyGermany

⚔️ Valdemar I of Denmark Captures Arkona Fortress

King Valdemar I of Denmark conquers Arkona on the Island of Rügen, the strongest pagan fortress and temple in northern Europe.⟶
Valdemar I of Denmark Captures Arkona Fortress (1168)
VikingsDanish HistoryConquestFortificationPaganismChristianizationReligious Conflict
DenmarkDenmarkGermanyGermany

⚔️ Estonia Subjugated by German Crusaders

Estonians are finally subjugated to German crusader rule during the Livonian Crusade.⟶
Estonia Subjugated by German Crusaders (1227)
CrusadesMedieval WarfareTeutonic OrderConquestEstoniaChristianizationMilitary
EstoniaEstoniaGermanyGermany

🛡️ Russians Victorious at the Battle of Lake Peipus

Russians defeat the Teutonic Knights at the Battle of Lake Peipus.⟶
Russians Victorious at the Battle of Lake Peipus (1242)
Medieval WarfareTeutonic OrderCrusadesMilitary HistoryBattle
RussiaRussiaEstoniaEstonia

⚔️ Saint George's Night Uprising by Estonian Pagans

1345: In Saint George's Night Uprising, pagan Estonians launch a last large-scale attempt to rid themselves of the non-indigenous Christian religion.⟶
Saint George's Night Uprising by Estonian Pagans (1343)
Middle AgesCrusadesReligious ConflictPaganismChristianityRebellionEstoniaTeutonic Order
EstoniaEstonia

🤝 Denmark Sells Duchy of Estonia to the Teutonic Order

King Valdemar IV of Denmark sells the Duchy of Estonia to the Teutonic Order.⟶
Denmark Sells Duchy of Estonia to the Teutonic Order (1346)
Teutonic OrderEstonia
DenmarkDenmarkEstoniaEstoniaGermanyGermany