Siege of Tallinn

For other military actions at Tallinn, see Battle of Tallinn.

Victory over the Swedish army in the Battle of Lihula inspired the Oeselians to further fight. 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]

Siege of Tallinn
Part of the Livonian Crusade
Date 1221 Location Tallinn, Estonia 59°26′14″N 24°44′42″E Result Danish victory Estonian retreat
Belligerents
Estonians	Denmark
Commanders and leaders
Unknown	Unknown
Strength
Unknown	Unknown
Casualties and losses
Unknown	Unknown