Who was crowned as the first and only king of medieval Lithuania in 1253?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D. Mindaugas, who united the Lithuanian lands
- Step 1: The coronation took place in 1253 with the support of the pope. Step 2. Mindaugas is remembered as the founder of the Lithuanian state, and Statehood Day on 6 July marks the event. Answer: Mindaugas. Why not the others: Gediminas, Vytautas and Jogaila ruled in later periods.
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