About Margiris
Lived 1236 – 1336 (aged 99–100). Margiris was a Lithuanian aristocrat.
Margiris or Margis (died 25 February 1336) was a medieval Lithuanian/Samogitian prince, mentioned by Caspar Schütz, via Wigand of Marburg, as the heroic defender of Pilėnai fortress in 1336. Not able to defend the fortress against the Teutonic Order, Margiris and other defenders decided to commit a mass suicide, burning the castle and leaving no loot for the enemy.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Margiris?
Samogitian duke, defender of Pilėnai
When was Margiris born?
Margiris was born in 1236.
When did Margiris die?
Margiris died in 1336.
What was Margiris's occupation?
Margiris was an aristocrat.
What nationality was Margiris?
Margiris was Lithuanian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Margiris. https://biography.guide/margiris/
MLA: "Margiris." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/margiris/.
Chicago: "Margiris." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/margiris/.
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