Vytautas the Great

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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1. When was Vytautas the Great born?Circa 1350
2. When did Vytautas the Great die?October 27, 1430
3. Who was Vytautas the Great?Vytautas was a ruler of Lithuania in the late Middle Ages who made his country big and powerful.
4. Why is the Battle of Grunwald important?It was a big win against the Teutonic Knights, helping Lithuania keep its western borders safe.

Grand Duchy of Lithuania: A powerful medieval state that, under Vytautas, achieved its zenith in terms of territorial size and political influence.
Teutonic Knights: A German Catholic religious order of knights, a significant military and political rival to Lithuania in the Baltic region.
Battle of Grunwald: A decisive 1410 battle where the allied Polish-Lithuanian forces achieved a monumental victory over the Teutonic Knights, marking a turning point in Eastern European history.
Union of Vilnius and Radom: An agreement in 1401 that solidified the personal union between the Grand Duchy of Lithuania and the Kingdom of Poland, strengthening their alliance.