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How did Władysław II Jagiełło contribute to Christianity in Lithuania?

  • Established monasteries

  • Authorized the translation of the Bible

  • Led numerous Crusades

  • Converted Lithuania to Catholicism

Answer

Władysław II Jagiełło, the Grand Duke of Lithuania, played a pivotal role in spreading Christianity in Lithuania. His marriage to Jadwiga, Queen of Poland, in 1386, marked a significant turning point. As part of the agreement, Jagiełło converted to Catholicism and agreed to Christianize Lithuania. Through his leadership and influence, Lithuania officially adopted Catholicism in 1387, marking a crucial moment in the religious and cultural transformation of the region.
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