Complete the sentence about Kuressaare Castle with the correct year: In ______, Denmark-Norway seized control over Saaremaa and Kuressaare castle.
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D. 1559
In 1559 Denmark-Norway took control of Saaremaa and Kuressaare Castle. The Bishopric's castles were taken over during the Livonian War.
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