Algirdas

MedievalEmperorLithuania1296 — 1377

Son of Gediminas, expanded into Ruthenia.

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Quick Facts

Born

1296

Died

1377

Country

Lithuania

Era

Medieval

Occupation

Emperor

Score Overview

Military (10%)67

Political (20%)68

Influence (20%)58

Legacy (20%)50

Leadership (15%)72

Strategy (15%)66

Total Score61.4

Algirdas — Complete Timeline

1345 AD

Co-ruler with KęstutisPolitical Action◆ Major

Algirdas became Grand Duke of Lithuania, ruling jointly with his brother K

DiarchyLithuania

Impact: regionalconstructive

1358 AD

Expansion into SmolenskWar◆ Major

Algirdas conquered the Principality of Smolensk, bringing it under Lithuanian suzerainty. This expanded Lithuanian control over key trade routes between the Baltic and Black Seas.

ExpansionSmolensk

Impact: regional

1362 AD

Battle of Blue WatersWar

Algirdas defeated the Mongol Golden Horde at the Battle of Blue Waters near the Southern Bug River. This victory ended Mongol dominance over the principalities of Kiev and Podolia, incorporating them into Lithuania.

Mongol HordeExpansion

Impact: regionalconstructive

1368 AD

Siege of MoscowWar◆ Major

Algirdas besieged Moscow during the Lithuanian-Muscovite War. The siege failed due to Moscow's fortifications and the arrival of reinforcements, but it demonstrated Lithuanian military power.

MuscovySiege

Impact: regional