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The Grand Duchy of Lithuania defeats the Livonian Order in the Battle of Karuse.

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Grand Duchy of Lithuania

European state from c. 1236 to 1795

The Grand Duchy of Lithuania was a sovereign state in northeastern Europe that existed from the 13th century, succeeding the Kingdom of Lithuania, to the late 18th century, when the territory was suppressed during the 1795 partitions of Poland–Lithuania. The state was founded by…
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Livonian Order

Branch of the Teutonic Order, 1237–1561

The Livonian Order was an autonomous branch of the Teutonic Order, formed in 1237. From 1435 to 1561 it was a member of the Livonian Confederation.
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Battle of Karuse

1270 battle of the Livonian Crusade on the frozen Baltic Sea near Muhu Island

The Battle of Karuse or Battle on the Ice was fought on 16 February 1270 between the Grand Duchy of Lithuania and the Livonian Order on the frozen Baltic Sea between the island of Muhu and the mainland. The Lithuanians achieved a decisive victory. The battle, named after the…
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