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The honor for founding Vilnius is justly given to Gediminas (a Lithuanian Duke) in the year 1323. Having declared Vilnius his "royal town", Gediminas created the conditions for its subsequent growth as the political, economical and cultural center of Lithuania. On 16 February, 1918, Lithuanian Council in Vilnius proclaimed an independent Lithuanian Republic. In 1940, Vilnius became the capital of Soviet Lithuania.
11 March. Soviet Union (independence declared from Soviet Union); 6 September 1991 (Soviet Union recognizes Lithuania’s independence)
The Strength of the Nation Lies in Unity
Lietuvos Respublika actually translates as the Republic of Lithuania. This is the formal title of Lithuania.
Established in 1809
Designated for graves of people influential in national history, politics, arts, and science |
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