When did the Battle of Neva take place?
The Battle of Neva took place on the 15th of July 1240. Prince Alexander Yaroslavich faced the Swedish enemy before they reached Lake Ladoga on that date.
Questions about Battle of the Neva
Short answers, pulled from the story.
Who led the Swedish forces at the Battle of Neva in 1240?
Swedish forces at the Battle of Neva may have been led by Birger Magnusson eight years before his appointment as jarl. Some historians associate a leader named Spiridon with Birger, though no Scandinavian bishop is known to have died in 1240.
Why does the Battle of Neva not appear in Swedish sources?
The existence of the battle is known only from Russian sources and there is no reference to this battle in Swedish sources at all. Recent research suggests some see it as an ordinary border skirmish that was exaggerated for political purposes.
How many people died during the Battle of Neva?
Only Konstantin Lugotinitch and Gyuryata Pinyashchinich and Namest and Drochilo Nezdylov son of tanner fell from Novgorod side. Twenty men or less including people of Ladoga died total.
What was the result of the Battle of Neva for Sweden and Novgorod?
Despite victories there were no Novgorodian advances further west to Finland or Estonia. The battle resulted in Sweden determination to take over Finland first before attempting to proceed further east.