Morta

Morta (died in 1263) was the Grand Duchess and subsequently Queen consort of Lithuania upon the accession of her husband, Mindaugas, who was crowned as King of Lithuania in 1253. Very little is known about her life. Morta was probably Mindaugas' second wife as Vaišvilkas, the eldest son of Mindaugas, was already a mature man active in international politics when Morta's sons were still young and dependent on the parents.

Life Morta's life is briefly described in the Livonian Rhymed Chronicle. The Chronicle paints an image of a capable woman who advised her husband in political affairs and even provides several colorful dialogues between her and Mindaugas.