Tag Archives: Livonia
Baltic Germans
In late Medieval age Holy German Empire became overpopulated. People had trouble finding land and jobs in the cities. In families with more than two children the third son was unable to inherit land from his family. So many … Continue reading
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The Livonian War
15.-16. century was time of great change in Europe in both political and social fields. Feudal ways of ruling nations changed. Strong European countries became centralized with strong royal administration and armies became more powerful. Once weak feudal nations slowly … Continue reading
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Wolter von Plettenberg
At 16. century the era of knights and crusader orders had come to an end. In most parts of Europe new age reforms were taken putting end to importance of chivalry. England and France became centralized states and Teutonic Order … Continue reading
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Reformation in Livonia
Since Emperor Constantine made Christianity as main religion of Roman Empire this religion took its grip under Europe. Rome, previously a main enemy of Christian sect now was its main center. Christian religion spread among barbarian nations on ruins of … Continue reading
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The Livonian Order
The German Crusader disaster in 1236. at the battle of Saule marked major change in events of Crusades in whole Baltic region. The core of the leadership of The Order of The Brothers of Sword was eliminated and Order could … Continue reading
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