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Švitrigaila

c. 1370–1452 · 15th century · Also known as Svidrigailo, Świdrygiełło

Švitrigaila was a son of Algirdas and Grand Duke of Lithuania from 1430 to 1432. Supported by Orthodox Ruthenian nobles, he was overthrown by Sigismund Kęstutaitis and fought a civil war until his defeat at Wiłkomierz in 1435. He later ruled Volhynia as duke until his death in 1452, after which it was turned into a voivodeship of the Grand Duchy.

Švitrigaila
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Duchy of Volhynia

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