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Mykolas Kęsgaila

1380 – 1451

Lithuanian nobleman

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About Mykolas Kęsgaila

Lived 1380 – 1451 (aged 70–71). Mykolas Kęsgaila was a Lithuanian.

Mykolas Kęsgaila Valimantaitis (died ) was a Lithuanian nobleman from Deltuva. He established the Kęsgaila family in Samogitia, where their power rivalled that of the Grand Duke of Lithuania.

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Important facts

Born

1380, Deltuva

Birth century

14th century

Died

1451, Kražiai

Nationality

Grand Duchy of Lithuania

Positions held

Castellan of Vilnius, Elder of Samogitia, Court Marshal

Also known as

Mykolas Kęsgaila Valimantaitis

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Mykolas Kęsgaila's

Stanisław of Skarbimierz

Frequently asked questions

Who was Mykolas Kęsgaila?

Lithuanian nobleman

When was Mykolas Kęsgaila born?

Mykolas Kęsgaila was born in 1380 in Deltuva.

When did Mykolas Kęsgaila die?

Mykolas Kęsgaila died in 1451 in Kražiai.

What nationality was Mykolas Kęsgaila?

Mykolas Kęsgaila was Lithuanian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Mykolas Kęsgaila

· Wikidata: Q2976564

· DBpedia: Mykolas Kęsgaila

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