Kęstutis
Also known as Kestutis
Kęstutis ( – 3 or 15 August 1382) was the sole Duke of Trakai from 1342 to 1382 and Grand Duke of Lithuania, believed to rule together with his brother Algirdas (until 1377), and with his nephew Jogaila (from 1377 to 1381).
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- Type
- Person
- Gender
- Male
- Origin
- Lithuania
- Active from
- 1978-09-06
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- Out of Planet2006
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11 sectionsContents
- Early life and division of power
- Co-ruler of Lithuania
- In crusaders' captivity
- Civil war and death
- Legacy
- Popular culture
- Family
- See also
- Further read
- Notes
- References
Kęstutis ( – 3 or 15 August 1382) was the sole Duke of Trakai from 1342 to 1382 and Grand Duke of Lithuania, believed to rule together with his brother Algirdas (until 1377), and with his nephew Jogaila (from 1377 to 1381).
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.