Tallinn Museum of Orders of Knighthood
  • Home
  • Visit Us
  • News
  • Collection
  • Research and Publications
  • For Schools
    • Class Visit to the Museum
    • Prepare in Advance
  • Gift Shop
    • Souvenirs
    • Books
    • Collector’s Items
  • Contact
  • English
    • Estonian
    • Russian
Select Page
A Bishop, a King, and a Duke Go to Livonia – Background of the Legend of the Dannebrog

A Bishop, a King, and a Duke Go to Livonia – Background of the Legend of the Dannebrog

by Kristjan Kaljusaar | Jun 13, 2019 | Denmark, Medieval Livonia, Research

The Order of the Dannebrog – the chivalrous brotherhood dedicated to the royal Danish flag, the “cloth of the Danes” was founded by Christian V, King of Denmark and Norway, in the year 1671, to celebrate the birth of his heir Frederick. In 1693, the fraternity...
The Teutonic Order in Medieval Livonia

The Teutonic Order in Medieval Livonia

by Kristjan Kaljusaar | Oct 13, 2018 | Medieval Livonia, Research

Tallinn, the home city of our musem, has seen its share of different rulers throughout the ages. Before the declaration of Estonian indepencence a century ago, it witnessed the reigns of the emperors of Russia, and the kings of Sweden and Denmark. But for 215 years...

Visit Us

Kuninga 3, Old Town, 10146 Tallinn, Estonia

Find Us

    

Follow Us

  • Follow
  • Follow
  • Follow
  • Follow

© Tallinn Museum of Orders of Knighthood 2016-2018 | Designed by Zaubug Oy

 

Loading Comments...