Polish-Lithuanian aristocratic family From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The House of Giedroyć (Polish pronunciation: [ˈɡʲɛdrɔjtɕ]; Lithuanian: Giedraitis; Russian: Гедройц; French: Guedroitz) is an aristocratic clan and family which traces its origins to the Grand Duchy of Lithuania and the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth. According to the 16th century Lithuanian Chronicle, they are descendants of Prince Giedrius, a brother of Grand Duke Traidenis.
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| Giedroyć Giedraitis / Гедройц / Guedroitz | |
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 Coat of arms of the Giedraitis | |
| Country | Grand Duchy of Lithuania |
| Founded | 13th century |
| Founder | Giedrius |
| Estate(s) | Giedraičiai |
Many family members were important figures in Lithuanian, Polish, Russian, French and British history or culture.
The family's original domain was the Lithuanian town of Giedraičiai.
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