MITTAU, the capital of the duchy of Courland.
It is strongly fortified; but was taken by the Swedes
in 1701, and by the Muscovites in 1706. E. Long.
23. 51. N. Lat. 56. 44.
MITTAU
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MITTAU, the capital of the duchy of Courland.
It is strongly fortified; but was taken by the Swedes
in 1701, and by the Muscovites in 1706. E. Long.
23. 51. N. Lat. 56. 44.