Jonas Kęsgaila

Lithuanian noble
Person human Q2984134
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Jonas Kęsgaila

Summary

Jonas Kęsgaila is a human[1]. Born in Kražiai[2], he… he was born on January 1, 1415[3]. He passed away in Kražiai[4]. He died on 1486[5]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (6 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[6]

Key Facts

  • Born in Kražiai[2], Jonas Kęsgaila…
  • Jonas Kęsgaila died in Kražiai[4].
  • Jonas Kęsgaila was born on January 1, 1415[3].
  • Jonas Kęsgaila died on 1486[5].
  • Jonas Kęsgaila's father was Mykolas Kęsgaila[7].
  • A child of Jonas Kęsgaila was Stanislovas Kęsgaila[8].
  • A child of Jonas Kęsgaila was Mikalojus Kęsgaila[9].
  • A child of Jonas Kęsgaila was Helena Kęsgaila[10].
  • A child of Jonas Kęsgaila was Q133956932[11].
  • A child of Jonas Kęsgaila was Q133956937[12].
  • Jonas Kęsgaila held citizenship in Grand Duchy of Lithuania[13].
  • Jonas Kęsgaila held the position of Castellan of Vilnius[14].
  • Jonas Kęsgaila held the position of Elder of Samogitia[15].
  • Jonas Kęsgaila held the position of kasztelan trocki[16].
  • Jonas Kęsgaila is recorded as male[17].
  • Jonas Kęsgaila's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • Jonas Kęsgaila's family is recorded as Kęsgailos[19].
  • Jonas Kęsgaila's coat of arms is recorded as Zadora[20].
  • Jonas Kęsgaila's given name is recorded as Jonas[21].
  • Jonas Kęsgaila's described by source is recorded as Polish Biographical Dictionary[22].
  • Jonas Kęsgaila's described by source is recorded as Q26713381[23].
  • Jonas Kęsgaila's sibling is recorded as Dobeslovas Kęsgaila[24].
  • Jonas Kęsgaila's sibling is recorded as Mykolas Kęsgaila the Younger[25].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Kražiai[2], Jonas Kęsgaila… he was born on January 1, 1415[3]. His father was Mykolas Kęsgaila[7].

Career and Affiliations

Positions held include Castellan of Vilnius[14], in Grand Duchy of Lithuania[26], founded in 1413[27]; Elder of Samogitia[15], in Grand Duchy of Lithuania[28], founded in 1411[29]; and kasztelan trocki[16], in Grand Duchy of Lithuania[30], founded in 1413[31].

Personal Life

Children include Stanislovas Kęsgaila[8], a diplomat[32], 1450–1527[33], of Grand Duchy of Lithuania[34]; Mikalojus Kęsgaila[9], 1451–1512[35], of Grand Duchy of Lithuania[36]; Helena Kęsgaila[10]; Q133956932[11]; and Q133956937[12].

Death and Burial

Jonas Kęsgaila died on 1486[5]. He died in Kražiai[4].

Why It Matters

Jonas Kęsgaila ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (6 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[6] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[37]

FAQs

Where was Jonas Kęsgaila born?

Jonas Kęsgaila's place of birth was Kražiai[2].

Where did Jonas Kęsgaila die?

Jonas Kęsgaila passed away in Kražiai[4].

Who were Jonas Kęsgaila's parents?

Jonas Kęsgaila's father was Mykolas Kęsgaila[7].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [17] . wikidata.org.
  4. [7] . Q26713381. wikidata.org.
  5. [13] . wikidata.org.
  6. [18] . wikidata.org.
  7. [14] . Urzędnicy Wielkiego Księstwa Litewskiego. Spisy, t. I, Województwo wileńskie XIV‒XVIII wiek. wikidata.org.
  8. [15] . Q125547603. wikidata.org.
  9. [16] . Q26713381. wikidata.org.
  10. [8] . Q26713381. wikidata.org.
  11. [9] . Q26713381. wikidata.org.
  12. [10] . Q26713381. wikidata.org.
  13. [11] . Q26713381. wikidata.org.
  14. [12] . Q26713381. wikidata.org.
  15. [19] . wikidata.org.
  16. [20] . Q26713381. wikidata.org.
  17. [3] . wikidata.org.
  18. [5] . Q125547603. wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [6] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [37] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 20d ago · Artsiom91 · 2026-05-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Aliases
    Given name Jonas
    Position held Castellan of Vilnius, Elder of Samogitia, kasztelan trocki
    Citizenship
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