+The Livonian Order, a self-governing branch of the [Teutonic Order](/wiki/teutonic_order), emerged in 1237 after the defeat of the Sword Brothers. This powerful [Crusader state](/wiki/crusader_state) held sway over Livonia for centuries, shaping the region until its dissolution in 1561.
+## See also
+- [Livonia](/wiki/livonia)
+- [Baltic Crusades](/wiki/baltic_crusades)
+- [Terra Mariana](/wiki/terra_mariana)
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