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| Vytenis | |
|---|---|
 Vytenis with Gediminas' Cap as depicted in the Sapieha Genealogy in Kodeń, 1709 | |
| Grand Duke of Lithuania | |
| Reign | 1295–1316 |
| Predecessor | Butvydas |
| Successor | Gediminas |
| Born | 1260 |
| Died | 1316 |
| Spouse | Vikinda |
| Issue | Žvelgutis |
| House | Gediminids |
| Father | Butvydas |
Vytenis (Belarusian: Віцень, romanized: Vicień; Polish: Witenes) was Grand Duke of Lithuania from c. 1295 to c. 1316.[1][2] He became the first of the Gediminid dynasty to rule for a considerable amount of time. In the early 14th century, his reputation outshone that of Gediminas, who is regarded by modern historians as one of the greatest Lithuanian rulers.[3] The rule of Vytenis was marked by constant warfare in an effort to consolidate the Grand Duchy of Lithuania with the Ruthenians, Masovians, and the Teutonic Order.
- ^ Gudavičius, Edvardas; Matulevičius, Algirdas; Varakauskas, Rokas. "Vytenis". Universal Lithuanian Encyclopedia (in Lithuanian). Retrieved 7 July 2021.
- ^ Suziedelis, Saulius A. (7 February 2011). Historical Dictionary of Lithuania. Scarecrow Press. p. 341. ISBN 978-0-8108-7536-4.
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