Topic

Dano-Estonian War of 1219-27

Subject Conflict 1219 CE – 1227 CE

The capital of Danish Estonia is Reval (Tallinn), founded at the place of Lyndanisse after the invasion of 1219.

The Danes build the fortress of Castrum Danorum at Toompea Hill.

Estonians still call their capital "Tallinn", which according to an urban legend derives from Taani linna (Danish town or castle).