Mindaugas, King of Lithuania (1200-1263)
... that today (July 6) Lithuania celebrates the day of its Statehood? On that day back in 1253 the first King of Lithuania, Mindaugas, was crowned. Mindaugas (read min-dow-gahs) was the first to unite the Lithuanian territories into a state, which gave rise to the powerful Grand Duchy of Lithuania - the largest country in Europe at its peak in the 15th century.
Mindaugas remains a well know historical figure - an a popular name for boys up to this day.
On the left you can see a somewhat "Lord of the Ring"-ish artist's impression of the Lithuanian King.
Mindaugas remains a well know historical figure - an a popular name for boys up to this day.
On the left you can see a somewhat "Lord of the Ring"-ish artist's impression of the Lithuanian King.
