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The Grand Duchy of Lithuania was a sovereign state in northeastern Europe that existed from the 13th century, succeeding the Kingdom of Lithuania, to the late 18th century, when the territory was suppressed during the 1795 partitions of Poland–Lithuania.
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The Grand Duchy was a successful and lasting warrior state....
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The Grand Duchy of Lithuania was a European state from the 12th [1] –13th century until 1569. In 1569 it became a part of the Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth until 1791. It was started by the Lithuanians. [2] [3] [4] The duchy grew to include large parts of the former Kievan Rus' and other Slavic lands.
Apr 5, 2024 · grand duchy of Lithuania, state, incorporating Lithuania proper, Belarus, and western Ukraine, which became one of the most influential powers in eastern Europe (14th–16th century).
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The Nobility of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania or Szlachta of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania ( Lithuanian: bajorija, šlėkta, Polish: szlachta Wielkiego Księstwa Litewskiego) was historically a legally privileged hereditary elite class in the Grand Duchy of Lithuania and Polish Lithuanian Commonwealth (including during period of foreign rule 1795–191...
