Battle of Karksi (1600)

Battle of Karksi
Part of the Polish-Swedish War (1600–1611)
DateOctober 29, 1600
LocationKarksi, in modern Estonia
Result Polish victory
Belligerents
Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth Sweden Sweden
Commanders and leaders
Jürgen von Farensbach Carl Gyllenhielm
Strength
1,200 1,500
Casualties and losses
Very light 750 killed

The Battle of Karksi (also known as Battle of Karkus) was fought during the Polish–Swedish War (1600–1611) between the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth and the Kingdom of Sweden in October 29, 1600. Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth forces under the command of Jürgen von Farensbach defeated the Swedish forces commanded by Carl Gyllenhielm.

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