Kęstutis
Kęstutis (Latin: Kinstut, Lithuanian pronunciation: [kæːsˈtutɪs]; c. 1297 – 3 or 15 August 1382) was the Grand Duke of Lithuania. He was the Duke of Trakai and governed the Grand Duchy of Lithuania, 1342–1382, together with his brother Algirdas (until 1377), and with his nephew Jogaila (until 1381).
| Kęstutis | |
|---|---|
| Grand Duke of Lithuania | |
| Reign | 1381–1382 |
| Predecessor | Jogaila |
| Successor | Jogaila |
| Born | c. 1297 Senieji Trakai, Grand Duchy of Lithuania |
| Died | 1382 (aged 84–85) Kreva, Grand Duchy of Lithuania |
| Spouse | Birutė |
| Issue | Vytautas Sigismund Kęstutaitis Danutė of Lithuania |
| Dynasty | Gediminids |
| Father | Gediminas |
| Mother | Jaunė |
The name "Kęstutis" is a derivative from the old form of the name Kęstas, which is a shortened version of such Lithuanian names as Kęstaras, Kęstautas (there kęs-ti means to cope). Historic writing sources reflect different Lithuanian pronunciation.
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