Vykintas
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Vykintas was the duke of Samogitia and a rival to the future king of Lithuania, Mindaugas.
Monument to Duke Vykintas in Tverai
Battle of Saule
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The Battle of Saule was fought on 22 September 1236, between the Livonian Brothers of the Sword and pagan troops of Samogitians and Semigallians. Between 48 and 60 knights were killed, including the L
Vykintas
…died c. 1253) was the duke of Samogitia and a rival to the future king of Lithuania, Mindaugas. In 1236, he probably led the Samogitian forces in the Battle of Saule against the Livonian Order. The Order suffered a great defeat and was near the brink of collapse, forcing it to become a branch of the Teutonic Knights…
Supposed site of the battle, near Jauniūnai