Grand Duchy of Lithuania

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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1. When was Grand Duchy of Lithuania built?Circa 1230
2. What is the peak territorial extent?Early 15th century, encompassing approximately 1 million square kilometers
3. What is the key rulers?Mindaugas, Gediminas, Algirdas, Kęstutis, Vytautas the Great, Jogaila (Władysław II Jagiełło)

Grand Duke: The sovereign ruler of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania, wielding significant executive and military authority.
Ruthenians: An East Slavic population group inhabiting territories within the Grand Duchy, contributing significantly to its cultural and administrative fabric.
Union of Krewo: A personal union treaty in 1385 between Lithuania and Poland, initiating a dynastic and political alliance.
Statutes of Lithuania: A comprehensive codification of Lithuanian law, first published in the 16th century, representing a significant legal achievement.