Who was Lembitu and what happened to him in 1217?

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Lembitu was an Estonian commander who led resistance efforts against the German conquest of the region during the early 13th century.1

In 1217, he served as the leader of the Estonian forces during a major battle against the Order of the Brothers of the Sword. During this conflict, the knights defeated the Estonian army, and Lembitu was killed.1