Algirdas

Grand Duke of Lithuania (1345–1377)
Person human Q336754
Algirdas
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Algirdas

Summary

Algirdas is a human[1]. He was born on January 1, 1296[2]. He passed away in Vilnius[3]. He died on May 24, 1377[4]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (248 views/month, #7,126 of 1,000,298).[5]

Key Facts

  • Algirdas died in Vilnius[3].
  • Algirdas was born on January 1, 1296[2].
  • Algirdas died on May 24, 1377[4].
  • Algirdas died on 1377[6].
  • Algirdas's father was Gediminas[7].
  • Algirdas's mother was Jewna[8].
  • Among Algirdas's spouses was Uliana of Tver[9].
  • Algirdas was married to Maria of Vitebsk[10].
  • A child of Algirdas was Władysław II Jagiełło[11].
  • A child of Algirdas was Skirgaila[12].
  • A child of Algirdas was Kaributas[13].
  • A child of Algirdas was Lengvenis[14].
  • A child of Algirdas was Karigaila[15].
  • A child of Algirdas was Vygantas[16].
  • Algirdas held citizenship in Grand Duchy of Lithuania[17].
  • Ruthenian was Algirdas's native language[18].
  • Algirdas held the position of Grand Duke of Lithuania[19].
  • Algirdas's religion is recorded as paganism[20].
  • Algirdas's religion is recorded as Eastern Orthodoxy[21].
  • Algirdas is recorded as male[22].
  • Algirdas's instance of is recorded as human[23].
  • Algirdas's family is recorded as Gediminids[24].
  • Algirdas's noble title is recorded as Prince of Vitebsk[25].
  • Algirdas's noble title is recorded as Grand Duke of Lithuania[26].
  • Algirdas's Commons category is recorded as Algirdas, Grand Duke of Lithuania[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Algirdas was born on January 1, 1296[2]. His father was Gediminas[7]. His mother was Jewna[8]. Ruthenian was his native language[18].

Career and Affiliations

Algirdas held the position of Grand Duke of Lithuania[19].

Personal Life

Spouses include Uliana of Tver[9], an aristocrat[28], 1325–1391[29] and Maria of Vitebsk[10]. Children include Władysław II Jagiełło[11], a politician[30], 1362–1434[31], of Grand Duchy of Lithuania[32]; Skirgaila[12], an aristocrat[33], 1354–1395[34]; Kaributas[13], b. 1350[35], of Grand Duchy of Lithuania[36]; Lengvenis[14], 1356–1431[37]; Karigaila[15], 1350–1390[38]; and Vygantas[16]. Religious affiliations include paganism[20] and Eastern Orthodoxy[21].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include May 24, 1377[4] and 1377[6]. Algirdas died in Vilnius[3].

Why It Matters

Algirdas ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (248 views/month, #7,126 of 1,000,298).[5] He has Wikipedia articles in 23 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[39] He is known by 30 alternative names across languages and contexts.[40]

FAQs

Where did Algirdas die?

Algirdas passed away in Vilnius[3].

Who were Algirdas's parents?

Algirdas's father was Gediminas[7]. Algirdas's mother was Jewna[8].

Who was Algirdas married to?

Algirdas's spouses include Uliana of Tver[9] and Maria of Vitebsk[10].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [3] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [7] ↑ . Q24465689. wikidata.org.
  4. [8] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [9] ↑ . Q24436610. Retrieved . dlib.rsl.ru. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  6. [10] ↑ . Kniaziowie litewsko-ruscy od końca czternastego wieku. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [11] ↑ . Q24467663. wikidata.org.
  11. [12] ↑ . Q24487806. wikidata.org.
  12. [13] ↑ . Kniaziowie litewsko-ruscy od końca czternastego wieku. wikidata.org.
  13. [14] ↑ . Kniaziowie litewsko-ruscy od końca czternastego wieku. wikidata.org.
  14. [15] ↑ . Kniaziowie litewsko-ruscy od końca czternastego wieku. wikidata.org.
  15. [16] ↑ . Q24361953. wikidata.org.
  16. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [21] ↑ . Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary. Volume XXIа, 1897. wikidata.org.
  22. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [4] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [6] ↑ . Kniaziowie litewsko-ruscy od końca czternastego wieku. wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [5] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [39] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [40] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 1d ago · 日巫女 · 2026-10-02 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Sitelink count → 42
    Wikipedia languages → ['ar', 'bat_smg', 'be', 'be_x_old', 'ca', 'commons', 'cs', 'da', 'de', 'el', 'en
    Sibling → Aldona of Lithuania, Augusta Anastasia of Lithuania, Kęstutis +7
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  2. 26d ago · Lesko987a · 2026-09-07 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Wikitree person id → Gediminids-6
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  3. 14w ago · Printstream · 2026-06-26 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  4. 18w ago · Ælfgar · 2026-05-25 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Spouse → Uliana of Tver, Maria of Vitebsk
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  5. 20w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Position held → Grand Duke of Lithuania
    Sex or gender → male
    Aliases → —
    Religion or worldview → paganism, Eastern Orthodoxy
    + 18 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
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