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What Happened in September 1217

Historical Events

  • Sep 12 French prince Louis & English King Henry III sign peace treaty
  • Sep 21 Battle of St Matthews Day: German forces defeat Estonian army and kill their leader Lembitu, during Northern Crusades to Christianize the north

Famous Deaths

  • Sep 10 William de Reviers, 5th Earl of Devon
  • Sep 21 Lembitu of Lehola, Estonian military leader who led resistance during Livonian (Northern) Crusade, dies at the Battle of St. Matthews Day