polity Kingdom of Lithuania: All Data

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Was a polity created by the Lithuanians in the 13th century. Initially a Duchy, it became Kingdom in 1251 when Duke Mindaugas converted to Christianity. However the rulers immediately after Mindaugas remained pagans and created the Grand Duchy of Lithuania. Lithuania grew to be a regional power, being able to defeat the Mongols and inglobate many of the small principalities that had succeeded the Kievan Rus'. Lithuania ceased to exist as a separate polity in 1385 when it entered into a Personal Union wit Poland.

1. Genealogy

2. Maps of Political Control Over Time

3. Monthly Summaries

4. Lists and Timelines

5. Rankings

6. Time Series

7. All Events mentioned in Territorial Changes