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Antanas Stapulionis
Antanas Stapulionis (December 6, 1893 – July 3, 1978) was a Lithuanian Lieutenant colonel (Eastern Europe), lieutenant colonel and chief of the Panevėžys Staff of the June Uprising in Lithuania.Jasulaitis, Vytautas. ''Antanas Stapulionis''. ''Visuotinė lietuvių enciklopedija, T. IV (Chakasija-Diržių kapinynas).'' Vilnius: Mokslo ir enciklopedijų leidybos institutas, 2003. p. 654. Early life Stapulionis was born on December 6, 1893 in , Joniškėlis County, he studied at Joniškėlis Agricultural School and Kaunas Teachers' Seminary '. World War I Stapulionis was mobilized to the Imperial Russian Army at the outbreak of World War I and studied at the , which he graduated in December 1915. Stapulionis fought on the Eastern Front (World War I), Eastern front, especially the Daugavpils, Romanian Front (World War I), Romanian and Austrian sectors. Lithuanian Wars of Independence and the Interwar Following World War I, Stapulionis returned to Lithuania and on 23 November ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Joniškėlis
Joniškėlis () is a list of cities in Lithuania, city in the Pasvalys district municipality, Lithuania. It is located west of Pasvalys. In the north of the road 150 (Siauliai-Pakruojis-Pasvalys). Name Versions of the city's name in other languages include Polish language, Polish: ''Johaniszkiele'', Russian language, Russian: Иоганишкели ''Ioganishkeli'', Yiddish: יאַנישקעל ''Yonishkel''. History The Joniškėlis estate, which belonged to ''Karpis'' family in known from the 17th century. In 1684 first wooden church was built. The town started to establish itself in the second half of 17th century. In 1736 King of Poland and Grand Duke of Lithuania Augustus III of Poland, Augustus III granted rights to organize market in the town. Owner of the Joniškėlis estate, Ignotas Karpis (1780–1808 m.) in his testament noted that part of the income from the estate should be spent for local hospital and school and peasants of his estate were freed from serfdom. Befo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Eastern Front (World War I)
The Eastern Front or Eastern Theater of World War I (german: Ostfront; ro, Frontul de răsărit; russian: Восточный фронт, Vostochny front) was a theater (warfare), theater of operations that encompassed at its greatest extent the entire frontier between Russian Empire, Russia and Kingdom of Romania, Romania on one side and Austria-Hungary, Kingdom of Bulgaria, Bulgaria, the Ottoman Empire, Ottoman Empire, and German Empire, Germany on the other. It stretched from the Baltic Sea in the north to the Black Sea in the south, involved most of Eastern Europe, and stretched deep into Central Europe as well. The term contrasts with "Western Front (World War I), Western Front", which was being fought in Belgium and French Third Republic, France. During 1910, Russian General Yuri Danilov developed "Plan 19" under which four armies would invade East Prussia. This plan was criticised as Austria-Hungary could be a greater threat than the German Empire. So instead of four arm ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ukmergė
Ukmergė (; previously ''Vilkmergė''; pl, Wiłkomierz) is a city in Vilnius County, Lithuania, located northwest of Vilnius, with a population of about 20,000. Etymology and variant names The city took its original name ''Vilkmergė'' from the Vilkmergėlė River, which was initially called Vilkmergė and assumed a diminutive form after the growth of the settlement. It is commonly thought that the name may be translated as "she-wolf", from the combination of ''Vilkas'' (wolf) and ''Merga'' (maiden). More likely the second root of the dual-stemmed name is the verb ''merg-/merk-'' meaning "to submerge" or "to dip". According to local legend, Vilkmergė was a girl raised by wolves, who bridged the divide between animals and humans, in the same way as Rudyard Kipling's Mowgli. The folk etymology of "Ukmergė", by contrast, is "farm girl" (Lith. ''ūkis'' = farm). The original name has been adopted by the local soccer team, "Vilkmergė Ukmergė" as well as popular HBH Vilkmergė b ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tauragė
Tauragė (; see other names) is an industrial city in Lithuania, and the capital of Tauragė County. In 2020, its population was 21,520. Tauragė is situated on the Jūra River, close to the border with the Kaliningrad Oblast, and not far from the Baltic Sea coast. Although first mentioned in 1507, Tauragė received its city charter only in 1924 and its coat of arms (a silver hunting horn in a red field) in 1997. Notable buildings in the city include the castle (19th c. Russian Empire Customs) (currently housinTauragė Region Museum , 19th c. Post office, beautiful buildings from the 20th c. inter-war period, several churches: the Lutheran (built in 1843), the Catholic (1904) and Orthodox (1933). Lithuanian, Swedish and Danish factories operate in the city. Nowadays Tauragė is famous for its car markets and adventure parks.
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7th Infantry Regiment (Lithuania)
7th Infantry Regiment and later titled as the 7th Infantry Regiment of the Samogitian Duke Butigeidis was a Lithuanian Army infantry regiment that saw combat in the Lithuanian Wars of Independence. It was formed on 9 January 1919 and disbanded in 1940. History The unit began forming on 9 January 1919, when a company was formed from the ''Kommandantur'' () in and around Kaunas. This company later grew to be the Kaunas Battalion. Its commander was the officer J. Petrauskas. The regiment was founded on 1 July 1919. Lithuanian Wars of Independence War against Bermontians In October 1919, the Kaunas Battalion, led by officer Edvardas Adamkavičius, fought against the Bermontians near Baisiogala, Raseiniai and Tauragė. Polish-Lithuanian War On 9 January 1920, a year after the formation's beginning, the battalion was transformed into a regiment, being given the name of the Samogitian Duke Butigeidis. The regiment was moved to Ukmergė to defend the Vepriai-Kurkliai line a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
6th Infantry Regiment (Lithuania)
The 6th Infantry Regiment (), later the 6th Infantry Regiment of the Duke of Pilėnai Margiris () was an infantry regiment that served in the Lithuanian Army during the Interwar period. History The regiment was founded on 20 June 1919. According to some, the regiment's date of establishment is considered to be 5 December 1918, when the order approving the formation of the 2nd Infantry Regiment was issued, as the 6th Regiment was formed from the 2nd Regiment's 1st Battalion. The regiment's soldiers fought against the Red Army from January to June in 1919: at Jieznas (February 10–13), Žiežmariai, Subačius. In June, the battalion was renamed to the Separate Marijampolė Battalion. It took part in the battles against the Bolsheviks, forcing them to retreat beyond the Daugava. On October 6, the Marijampolė Battalion was sent to Šeduva to fight the Bermontians. Later, the battalion, named the 6th Infantry Regiment, was dislocated in Kėdainiai. On 20 November 1920, the batt ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
3rd Infantry Regiment (Lithuania)
3rd Infantry Regiment, later known as the 3rd Infantry Regiment of the Lithuanian Grand Duke Vytautas () was a Lithuanian Army infantry regiment that saw combat in the Lithuanian Wars of Independence. It existed from 1919 to 1926 and from 1935 to 1940. Formation The regiment began forming on 4 May 1919. In Raseiniai, the regiment was formed on the basis of the Šauliai Battalion under the guidance of the commander of the 1st Brigade Pranas Liatukas. On 26 February 1920, the regiment was given the name of the Grand Duke of Lithuania Vytautas. Lithuanian Wars of Independence Since August 1919, the regiment fought against the Bolsheviks near Daugpilis. In 1920, the regiment defended Lithuania against the invading Polish forces near Suvalkai, Kalvarija, distinguishing itself in the battles near Varėna, Lentvaris, Vievis. Thereafter, the 3rd Regiment guarded the demarcation line Vievis–Dubingiai– Zarasai. Interwar On 1 October 1926, the regiment was disbanded, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Antanas Stapulionis During The Interwar Period
Antanas is a Lithuanian masculine given name derived from Antonius that is equivalent to Anthony in Lithuania. It may refer to: * Antanas Andrijauskas (born 1948), Lithuanian philosopher *Antanas Bagdonavičius (born 1938), Lithuanian rower and Olympic medalist *Antanas Baranauskas (1835–1902), Lithuanian poet, mathematician and catholic bishop *Antanas Ričardas Druvė (1867-1919), Lithuanian military officer and colonel in Russian military *Antanas Gustaitis (1898-1941), Lithuanian military general, aviator and aerospace engineer *Antanas Guoga (Tony G) (born 1973), Lithuanian-born Australian businessman and professional poker player *Antanas Janauskas (born 1937), Lithuanian animation film director, designer and writer *Antanas Jaroševičius (1870–1956), Lithuanian painter * Antanas Juška (1819–1880), Lithuanian Roman Catholic pastor, lexicographer, folklorist, and musicologist *Antanas Karoblis (1940–2007), Lithuanian politician * Antanas Kavaliauskas (born 1984), Lit ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Daugava
, be, Заходняя Дзвіна (), liv, Vēna, et, Väina, german: Düna , image = Fluss-lv-Düna.png , image_caption = The drainage basin of the Daugava , source1_location = Valdai Hills, Russia , mouth_location = Gulf of Riga, Baltic Sea , mouth_coordinates = , subdivision_type1 = Country , subdivision_name1 = Belarus, Latvia, Russia , length = , source1_elevation = , mouth_elevation = , discharge1_avg = , basin_size = , pushpin_map = , pushpin_map_size = , pushpin_map_caption = , pushpin_map_alt = The Daugava ( ltg, Daugova; german: Düna) or Western Dvina (russian: Западная Двина, translit=Západnaya Dviná; be, Заходняя Дзвіна; et, Väina; fi, Väinäjoki) is a large river rising in the Valdai Hills of Russia that flows through Belarus and Latvia into the Gulf of Riga of the Baltic Sea. It rises close to the source of the Volga. It is in length, of which are in Latvia and are in Russia. It is a westward-flowing river, t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Saločiai
Saločiai is a small town in Panevėžys County, in northeastern Lithuania next to the border with Latvia. According to the 2011 census, the town has a population of 720 people. References Towns in Lithuania Towns in Panevėžys County {{PanevėžysCounty-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pušalotas
Pušalotas ( pl, Puszołaty) is a small town in Panevėžys County, in northeastern Lithuania. According to the 2011 census, the town has a population of 692 people. History Pušalotas first mentioned in 1643. In 1639 the church was built. In 17th – 18th centuries Pušalotas was a center ruled by a vogt. In 1644 Pušalotas got a licence to organize markets. In 1738 Pušalotas had 12 and in 1789 – 26 houses. In the middle of 19th century parish school was operating. In the 19th century, pastor J. Jaskevičius supported carriers of banned Lithuanian press (''knygnešiai''), established secret schools in Lithuanian language, since education in Lithuanian was banned after the 1863 Uprising. Ten Jewish men and women as well as Soviet activists were murdered in July 1941, in the Jewish cemetery of the city. In the same month local white armbanders shot 18 more Jews in the forest of Šadeikoniai. Another execution of the town's Jews might have taken place in August or September 1 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vabalninkas
Vabalninkas () ( pl, Wobolniki) is a city in the Biržai district municipality, Lithuania. It is located south of Biržai. History Vabalninkas village was mentioned in 1554, Vabalninkas estate in 1555. In 1593, Vabalninkas was assigned to Anne of Austria, wife of Sigismund III Vasa. In 1617 first wooden church was built. Jeronimas Valavičius Grand Treasurer of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania established a parish of Catholics, and a parish school. Since 1618 Vabalninkas is called a town, in 1619 Vabalninkas got a privilege to organise markets. In 1625 Vabalninkas was devastated by the Swedish army and plague. In 1644 Vabalninkas inhabitants got a privilege to make and sell craft beer. After the Soviet occupation Lithuanian partisans of Vytis military district were active, namely the ''Pilėnų tėvūnija'' (''Pilėnai detachment''). Notable residents * Stefanija Ladigienė (1901–1967), ateitininkai activist, teacher, publicist, exile. * Vladas Būtėnas (1923–1993 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
