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Battle of the Vorskla River: Quick Facts

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Facts

Date August 12, 1399
Location Ukraine • Vorskla River
Participants Golden Horde • Grand Duchy of Lithuania

Key People

Vytautas the Great
Vytautas the Great
Lithuanian leader

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