Siege of Kaunas

Quando

21 de mar. de 1362 – 25 de abr. de 1362

Tipo

Cerco

Coordenadas

54.90° N, 23.89° E

Description

1362 siege of Kaunas Castle

1362 battle of the Lithuanian Crusade

The siege of Kaunas was laid by the Teutonic Order on the newly built Kaunas Castle in spring 1362. It was the first brick castle built by the Grand Duchy of Lithuania. After a month-long siege, the castle was captured and destroyed. Its commander Vaidotas, son of Kęstutis, and 36 others were taken captive.

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