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Vytautas (c. 1350 – October 27, 1430), also known as Vytautas the Great ( Lithuanian: , , , Rusyn: Vitovt, Latin: Alexander Vitoldus) from the 15th century onwards, was one of the most famous rulers of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania, which chiefly encompassed the Lithuanians and Ruthenians. He was also the Prince of Hrodna (1370–1382), Prince of Lutsk (1387–1389), and the postulated king of the Hussites.
In modern Lithuania, Vytautas is revered as a national hero and was an important figure in the national rebirth in the 19th century. Vytautas is a popular male given name in Lithuania. In commemoration of the 500-year anniversary of his death, Vytautas Magnus University was named after him. Monuments in his honour were built in many towns in the independent Republic of Lithuania during the interwar period, from 1918–1939.
Vytautas (c. 1350–1430) was a Lithuanian medieval king, Grand Duke, Prince of Hrodna and Prince of Lutsk.
Vytautas may also refer to:
- Vytautas Magnus University, a public university in Kaunas, Lithuania founded in 1922
- Vytautas the Great Bridge, a bridge in Kaunas, Lithuania that crosses the Nemunas River
- Vytautas' the Great Church, a Roman Catholic church in Kaunas, Lithuania consecrated in 1400
- Vytautas the Great War Museum, a museum in Kaunas, Lithuania opened in 1936