Vytautas
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Vytautas (c. 1350 – 27 October 1430), also known as Vytautas the Great[1] (Lithuanian: Vytautas Didysisⓘ, Belarusian: Вітаўт, Vitaŭt,[2] Polish: Witold Kiejstutowicz, Witold Aleksander or Witold Wielki,[1] Ukrainian: Вітовт (Vitovt), Ruthenian: Витовт (Vitovt), Latin: Alexander Vitoldus, Old German: Wythaws or Wythawt)[3] from the late 14th century onwards, was a ruler of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania. He was also the prince of Grodno (1370–1382), prince of Lutsk (1387–1389), and the postulated king of the Hussites.[4]
| Vytautas the Great | |
|---|---|
| Duke of Trakai | |
 Seal of Vytautas, depicting him with Gediminas' Cap | |
| Grand Duke of Lithuania | |
| Reign | 4 August 1392 – 27 October 1430 |
| Predecessor | |
| Successor | Švitrigaila |
| Born | c. 1350 Senieji Trakai, Grand Duchy of Lithuania |
| Died | 27 October 1430(1430-10-27) (aged 79–80) Trakai, Grand Duchy of Lithuania |
| Burial | |
| Spouse | |
| Issue | Sophia |
| House | Kęstutis |
| Father | Kęstutis |
| Mother | Birutė |
In modern Lithuania, Vytautas is revered as a national hero and was an important figure in the national rebirth in the 19th century. Vytautas is a popular male given name in Lithuania. In commemoration of the 500-year anniversary of his death, Vytautas Magnus University was named after him. Monuments in his honour were built in many towns in independent Lithuania during the interwar period from 1918 to 1939. Vytautas knew and spoke the Lithuanian language with his cousin Jogaila.[5][6][7]