Battle of St. Matthew's Day
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The Battle of St. Matthew's Day (Estonian: Madisepäeva lahing) was fought on September 21, 1217.
It was between the German crusading order the Sword Brethren with their recently converted allies and an army of 6000 Estonian men from different counties, led by Lembitu, who had attempted to unify the Estonians. The Germans won, Lembitu and Kaupo (converted Livonian chieftain, fought on the order's side) were killed.
- See also: Teutonic-Estonian War
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