Siege of Tallinn

Livonian Crusade

Date	1221
Location	Tallinn, Estonia
Result	Estonian retreat

Belligerents

Estonians

Denmark

Commanders and leaders

Strength

Unknown

Casualties and losses

Unknown

Livonian Crusade

Cēsis Ümera Viljandi Turaida Lehola Riga Otepää St. Matthew's Day Lyndanisse Lihula Tallinn Viljandi Tartu Muhu Saule Memel Durbe Karuse Aizkraukle Garoza

Victory over the Swedish army in the Battle of Lihula inspired the Oeselians for further fightings. In 1221 they tried to conquer the Danish stronghold in Tallinn with the help of Revalians, Harrians and Vironians. They besieged the stronghold for 14 days and all Danish outbreaks were repulsed. One day four cogs appeared unexpectedly, which the Oeselians thought to have been carrying the Royal Army of the Danish king. The siege was ended and the Oeselians left.^[1]

References

↑ Mäesalu, Ain (1997). Eesti ajalugu (1. osa). Avita. p. 168. ISBN 9985-2-0043-8.

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