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'''Estonia''' is located on the Baltic sea. The [[language]] spoken is [[Estonian]], however historically [[German]] was also spoken. |
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The Estonians claim to be the longest settled people in [[Europe]], tracing their origins back almost 5,000 years. Estonia was one of the last places in Europe to be |
The Estonians claim to be the longest settled people in [[Europe]], tracing their origins back almost 5,000 years. Estonia was one of the last places in Europe to be [[Christian]]ised, being largely [[pagan]] at the end of the [[12th century]]. |
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In 1193 [[Pope Celestine III]] called for a [[Crusade]] against the |
In 1193 [[Pope Celestine III]] called for a [[Crusade]] against the pagans of Northern Europe, resulting in an invasion by [[Teutonic Knight]]s from [[Germany]]. By the early [[13th century]] Estonia had been completely conquered. From this point on the ruling class were [[German]] speaking. |
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Tallinn, the modern day capital of Estonia, joined the [[Hanseatic League]] in 1285. |
Tallinn, the modern day capital of Estonia, joined the [[Hanseatic League]] in 1285. |
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Being under German rule, Estonia accepted the [[Protestant]] [[reformation]]. |
Being under [[Germany|German]] rule, Estonia accepted the [[Protestant]] [[reformation]]. |
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==Your persona is Estonian== |
==Your [[persona]] is Estonian== |
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During the [[Viking]] era, you may have been a raiding [[pirate]]. |
* During the [[Viking]] era, you may have been a raiding [[pirate]]. |
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Revision as of 15:59, 21 December 2005
Estonia is located on the Baltic sea. The language spoken is Estonian, however historically German was also spoken.
The Estonians claim to be the longest settled people in Europe, tracing their origins back almost 5,000 years. Estonia was one of the last places in Europe to be Christianised, being largely pagan at the end of the 12th century.
In 1193 Pope Celestine III called for a Crusade against the pagans of Northern Europe, resulting in an invasion by Teutonic Knights from Germany. By the early 13th century Estonia had been completely conquered. From this point on the ruling class were German speaking.
Tallinn, the modern day capital of Estonia, joined the Hanseatic League in 1285.
Being under German rule, Estonia accepted the Protestant reformation.
Your persona is Estonian
- During the Viking era, you may have been a raiding pirate.
- You may wish to use Estonian alternate titles for your persona.
