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    History of Estonia

    The history of Estonia forms a part of the history of Europe. Human settlement in what is now Estonia became possible 13,000–11,000 years ago, after the ice from the last glacial era had melted, and signs of the first permanent population in the region date from around 9000 BCE. The medieval indigenous population of Estonia was one of the last pagan civilisations in Europe to adopt Christianity following the Northern Crusades in the 13th century. After the crusaders had conquered the area by 1227, Estonia was ruled initially by the King of Denmark in the north, by the Livonian Order, an autonomous part of the Monastic state of the Teutonic Knights and by the ecclesiastical states of the Holy Roman Empire. From 1418 to 1562 the whole of Estonia formed part of the Livonian Confederation. After 1559, Estonia became part of the Kingdom of Sweden until 1710, when the Tsardom of Russia conquered the entire area during the Great Northern War of 1700–1721. Wikipedia

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  2. en.wikipedia.org

    A comprehensive overview of the history of Estonia from pre-history to the present, covering its geography, culture, politics, and conflicts. Learn about the ancient settlements, the medieval crusades, the Swedish and Russian empires, the independence and occupation, and the contemporary development.
  3. britannica.com

    History of Estonia, survey of the important events and people in the history of Estonia. One of the three Baltic states (with Latvia and Lithuania) located in northeastern Europe on the Baltic Sea, Estonia had been under foreign rule—notably by Germany, Sweden, and Russia—for much of its existence
    • Estonia

      Estonia has been dominated by foreign powers through much of its history. In 1940 it was forcibly incorporated into the U.S.S.R. as one of its constituent republics. Estonia remained a Soviet republic until 1991, when, along with the other Baltic states, it declared its independence.

    • History

      Estonia - Baltic Region, Soviet Union, Independence: The Estonians are first mentioned by the Roman historian Tacitus (1st century ce) in Germania. Their political system was patriarchal, based on clans headed by elders. The first invaders of the country were Vikings, who from the mid-9th century passed through Estonia and Latvia on their way to the Slavonic hinterland. In the 11th and 12th ...

  4. britannica.com

    2 days agoEstonia has been dominated by foreign powers through much of its history. In 1940 it was forcibly incorporated into the U.S.S.R. as one of its constituent republics. Estonia remained a Soviet republic until 1991, when, along with the other Baltic states, it declared its independence.
  5. britannica.com

    7 days agoEstonia - Baltic Region, Soviet Union, Independence: The Estonians are first mentioned by the Roman historian Tacitus (1st century ce) in Germania. Their political system was patriarchal, based on clans headed by elders. The first invaders of the country were Vikings, who from the mid-9th century passed through Estonia and Latvia on their way to the Slavonic hinterland. In the 11th and 12th ...
  6. en.wikipedia.org

    A comprehensive overview of the major historical events and changes in Estonia and its predecessor states from ancient times to the present day. Learn about the origins of Estonians, the crusades, the Danish and Swedish rule, the Russian influence, the independence and the modern era.
  7. localhistories.org

    During the 19th century, nationalism was a growing force in Estonia, as it was in the rest of Europe. In the late 19th century the Russians tried to 'Russify' Estonia by making the Russian language compulsory in schools. However Estonian language books and newspapers were published and interest in Estonian culture and history grew.
  8. historyworld.net

    To the north, in Estonia, Albert enlists military support from the king of Denmark. By 1237, when the Knights of the Sword are merged with the Teutonic knights, the whole of Livonia is subdued and Christian. For three centuries the region is harshly governed by the Teutonic knights (the Danish crown sells them its rights in northern Estonia in ...
  9. en.wikipedia.org

    Estonia, [b] officially the Republic of Estonia, [c] is a country by the Baltic Sea in Northern Europe. [d] It is bordered to the north by the Gulf of Finland across from Finland, to the west by the sea across from Sweden, to the south by Latvia, and to the east by Russia.The territory of Estonia consists of the mainland, the larger islands of Saaremaa and Hiiumaa, and over 2,300 other islands ...

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