Merkelis Giedraitis
Lithuanian noble from the Giedraičiai family and Bishop of Samogitia
About Merkelis Giedraitis
Lived 1536 – 1609 (aged 72–73). Merkelis Giedraitis was a Lithuanian and Polish catholic priest and catholic bishop.
Merkelis Giedraitis (; – 6 April 1609) was a Bishop of Samogitia from 1576 to 1609. In recognition of his efforts, Giedraitis is often referred to as the second baptist of Samogitia
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Who was Merkelis Giedraitis?
Lithuanian noble from the Giedraičiai family and Bishop of Samogitia
When was Merkelis Giedraitis born?
Merkelis Giedraitis was born in 1536 in Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Videniškiai.
When did Merkelis Giedraitis die?
Merkelis Giedraitis died on 6 April 1609 in Alsėdžiai.
What was Merkelis Giedraitis's occupation?
Merkelis Giedraitis was a catholic priest and catholic bishop.
What nationality was Merkelis Giedraitis?
Merkelis Giedraitis was Lithuanian and Polish.
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