Pilėnai

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title: Pilėnai
text: Pilėnai was a hill fort in the Grand Duchy of Lithuania. Its location is unknown and is subject to academic debates, but it is well known in the history of Lithuania due to its heroic defense against the Teutonic Order in 1336. Attacked by a large Teutonic force, the fortress, commanded by Duke Margiris, tried in vain to organize a defense against the larger and stronger invader. Losing hope, the defenders decided to burn their property and commit mass suicide to deprive the Order of prisoners a
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description: Lost hill fort in the Grand Duchy of Lithuania
original url: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pil%C4%97nai
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date modified: 2024-02-25T15:34:09Z
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