Principality of Jersika
The principality of Jersika (Latin: Gerzika, terra Lettia, German: Gerzika, Zargrad, Russian: Ерсика, Герцике; also known as Лотыголa) was an early medieval Latgalian principality in eastern modern-day Latvia and one of the largest early states in Latvia before the Northern Crusades. The capital of Jersika was located on a hill fort 165 km (103 mi) southeast of Riga.
Principality of Jersika terra Lettia Лотыголa | |||||||||
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| before 1000–1239 | |||||||||
Map of Principality of Jersika and its border speculations. | |||||||||
| Capital | Jersika | ||||||||
| Common languages | Ancient Latgalian | ||||||||
| Religion | Eastern Orthodox Church, Paganism | ||||||||
| Government | Principality | ||||||||
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• Established | before 1000 | ||||||||
• Disestablished | 1239 | ||||||||
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