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Gediminas
Gediminas ( – December 1341) was Grand Duke of Lithuania from 1315 or 1316 until his death in 1341. Gediminas is traditionally considered to have been the founder of Vilnius, the capital city of Lithuania (see: Iron Wolf legend). During his reign, he brought under his rule lands streching from the Baltic Sea to the Black Sea. The Gediminids dynasty he founded and which is named after him came to rule over Poland, Hungary and Bohemia.
Gediminas' Tower
castle in Vilnius, Lithuania
Lida Castle
castle in Lida, Belarus
Iron Wolf
mythical character from a medieval legend of the founding of Vilnius
Battle on the Irpin River
Semi-legendary, supposed 1320s battle between Lithuania and Kiev
Letters of Gediminas
documents