Henry of Latvia
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Henry of Latvia, also known as Henry of Livonia, was a priest, missionary and historian. He wrote the Livonian Chronicle of Henry which describes the evangelization of the regions which are now part o
A page from a copy of the Livonian Chronicle of Henry, the original of which was compiled ca. 1229
Battle of St. Matthew's Day
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The Battle of Matthew's Day was fought near Viljandi on 21 September 1217 during the Livonian Crusade. The adversaries were the Sword Brethren with their recently converted Livonian and Latgalian alli
The Madi stone grave, part of the presumed battlefield
Battle of St. Matthew's Day
Ruins of the later Risti Chapel, presumed site of a follow-up battle
Memorial to Caupo, who was fatally wounded in the battle (in Krimulda)