The Livonian Order, a self-governing branch of the Teutonic Order, emerged in 1237 after the defeat of the Sword Brothers. This powerful Crusader state held sway over Livonia for centuries, shaping the region until its dissolution in 1561.
The Livonian Order, a self-governing branch of the Teutonic Order, emerged in 1237 after the defeat of the Sword Brothers. This powerful Crusader state held sway over Livonia for centuries, shaping the region until its dissolution in 1561.