Year by year · 13th century
1219
1219 in world history: 5 events, 2 births, 4 deaths and 2 states founded. 683 recorded states existed that year.
Events
King Valdemar II of Denmark wins the Battle of Lindanise
The crusading army of King Valdemar II of Denmark defeated the Estonians of Rävala at Lindanise, the site of present-day Tallinn, and Denmark claimed northern Estonia. Legend holds that the Danish flag, the Dannebrog, fell from the sky during the battle.
Ayyubid Egypt defeats the army of the Fifth Crusade at Fariskur
Outside the Ayyubid camp at Fariskur, the army of the Fifth Crusade fought a pitched battle with Ayyubid Egypt while its siege of Damietta was still under way. The Ayyubid victory had little effect on the course of the war.
In the profiles
Kingdom of DenmarkValdemar II wins at Lyndanisse and establishes Danish rule in northern Estonia
RevalValdemar II defeats the Estonians at Lindanise and builds a castle on Toompea
Wars and longer events
Born in 1219 2
Died in 1219 4
States founded 2
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