Rus’ in the 13th centuryWars and battles
Battle of Wesenberg
Troops from Novgorod and Pskov and the regiments of the princes of Vladimir met the forces of the Livonian Order, the Bishop of Dorpat and the Danish vassals near the fortress of Rakvere in Danish Estonia; both sides claimed victory.
- Date
- 18 February 1268exact dateDate in the Julian calendar
- Place
- Wesenberg (Rakovor)approximate locationtoday: Rakvere, Estonia · Eastern Europe
- Participants
- Novgorod Republic, Dmitry of Pereslavl, Daumantas of Pskov, Livonian Order
- Threads
- Rus’ in the 13th century
- Also known as
- Битва при Раквере; Битва при Везенберге
The campaign was led by Prince Dmitry Alexandrovich, Nevsky’s son; Prince Daumantas (Dovmont) of Pskov distinguished himself. The Novgorod Chronicle describes the battle as a hard-won victory with heavy losses, while the Livonian Rhymed Chronicle presents it as a success for the knights. The date is 18 February 1268 in the Julian calendar.
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