Erdvilas

Erdvilas

Erdvilas (Erdywił, Ердивил, Erdiwił, Erdwil) was one of the 21 early dukes of Lithuania who signed a treaty with Halych-Volhynia in 1219. He and Vykintas are the two dukes of Samogitia mentioned in the treaty. This is supported by the fact that the eastern part of Samogitia supported King of Lithuania Mindaugas, while the western part, ruled by Vykintas, was more hostile. That is the only mention of him in written sources. Few historians consider that Treniota, Mindaugas' nephew, was son of Erdvilas. However more prefer Vykintas as Treniota's father.

Bychowiec Chronicle

The Bychowiec Chronicle presents a legendary version of Erdvilas' life. He was a son of Samogitian Duke Mantvila, who sent him to conquer Black Ruthenia. Erdvilas established his capital in Navahradak, founded Hrodna, and helped to rebuilt other cities plungered by the Tatars. Refusing to pay tribute, Erdvilas gathered a large army and defeated the Tatars on the banks of Dnieper River. According to this account Vykintas was Erdvilas' brother and ruled Samogitia. When Vykintas died heirless, Erdvilas inherited Samogitia.

This account has no historical basis and is part of Palemonids legend. Erdvilas would belong to the fifth generation of a noble family from the Roman Empire who settled in the Grand Duchy of Lithuania and gave rise to the state.

References

* cite encyclopedia | last = Ivinskis | first = Zenonas | editor = Vaclovas Biržiška | encyclopedia = Lietuviškoji enciklopedija | title = Erdvilas | year = 1939 | publisher = Spaudos Fondas | volume = VII | location = Kaunas | pages = 994-995

ee also

* House of Mindaugas
* List of early Lithuanian dukes


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