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47 Moments
1578
Historic University in Central & Eastern Europe: University of Vilnius.
1569
Formation of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth through the Union of Lublin.
1568
Power struggle unfolds as Poland and Lithuania compete for capital control in historical conflict.
1560
Nobles unite against centralizing policies forming the Union of Kėdainiai against Grand Duke.
1559
1518
Duke Jagiellon strengthens diplomatic ties through marriage with Helena of Moscow.
1437
Council of Florence unifies Latin and Greek Christianity with Lithuania representatives present for negotiations.
1413
Union of Horodło solidifies ties between Grand Duchy and Kingdom of Poland for growth.
1410
Key victory over Teutonic Knights in Battle of Grunwald for Poland-Lithuania partnership.
1392
Vytautas the Great's era: expansion and cultural progress in Lithuania.
1361
Victory of Algirdas and Kęstutis against the Golden Horde in battle.
1358
Lithuania captures strategic city of Smolensk in Rus territories, expanding influence.
1315
Gediminas's Coronation and the Rise of the Gediminid Dynasty
1261
assassination of Grand Duke Traidenis pivotal for rise of Grand Duchy of Lithuania
1251
Establishment of Kingdom by Mindaugas in medieval times marked pivotal moment in Lithuania's history.
1250
Mindaugas, the first King, converted to Roman Catholicism.
1236