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3 unusual facts about Livonian Order


Braslaw

In the 14th century, Braslaw was incorporated into the Grand Duchy of Lithuania and, in fact, became an important fortification near the disturbing line with the Livonian Order in the 14 – 15th centuries.

Livonian Order

The Livonian Confederation agreement (eiine fruntliche eyntracht) was signed in Walk on December 4.

Vasknarva

1427–1442 a new castle (Vastne-Narva) was built, which became the centre of the vogtei of the Livonian Order.


Battle of Löbau

Pagan Prussians rose against their conquerors, who tried to convert them to Christianity, after Lithuanians and Samogitians soundly defeated the joint forces of the Teutonic Knights and the Livonian Order in the Battle of Durbe in 1260.

Battle of Pokarwis

After Lithuanians and Samogitians soundly defeated the joint forces of the Teutonic Knights and the Livonian Order in the Battle of Durbe in 1260, the Prussians rose against their conquerors once again.

Kneiphof

Plauen resisted sorties from Kneiphof and his forces steadily grew in number; the Landmeister of Livonia provided 500 troops and King Christian I of Denmark sent a ship.


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Battle of Skuodas

In 1251, Mindaugas, pagan Grand Duke of Lithuania, concluded a peace treaty with the Livonian Order: he was to be baptized and crowned as King of Lithuania in return for portions of Samogitia, Nadruva, and Dainava.

Mustvee

The name of Mustvee was first recorded in 1343 at the time of reign of Livonian order.