Description: (Grand Duke of Lithuania (1316 - 1341))
Gediminas served as the Grand Duke of Lithuania from 1315 until his passing in 1341. He is recognized for establishing Vilnius as Lithuania's capital and for extending his dominion from the Baltic Sea to the Black Sea. His leadership led to the establishment of the Gediminids dynasty, which later ruled over Poland, Hungary, and Bohemia. Gediminas' professional career was characterized by effective governance, territorial growth, and the creation of a formidable dynasty that wielded influence throughout Eastern Europe.