Livonia

Livonia was a nation in the Baltic region, bordering Estonia, Courland, and the Russian Empire.

History

The region that would be Livonia was among the regions in the Russian Empire invaded by Prussia during the Austro-Prussian War. As Prussia neared St. Petersburg, Russia sued for peace. The Baltic Governorates were divided into spheres of influence between Prussia and Sweden. Livonia was made an independent kingdom under the rule of Adolphe, former Duke of Nassau. This was done after Nassau was annexed by Prussia, but to placate Adolphe into Prussian influence.

Livonia was an ally of Germany beginning in 1884, though declined to join the German Empire.

Disbandment

Adolphe was succeeded by his son, William, in 1905. However, William only had daughters with no son to succeed him. Though William attempted to amend the constitution to allow for a daughter to become queen, this move was blocked by prominent conservatives. Germany and Sweden convened, and Livonia was divided between Courland and Estonia. Livonia was reorganized in Latvia.

DISBANDED/DISSOLVED