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Giedraitis Family
Giedraitis is a Lithuanian language family name. The Polish-language version is Giedroyć. Notable people with the surname include: *Giedraitis family, noble family in Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth * Andrius Giedraitis (born 1973), Lithuanian basketball player *Merkelis Giedraitis (1536–1609), bishop of Samogitia *Robertas Giedraitis (born 1970), Lithuanian basketball player and coach *Rokas Giedraitis (born 1992), Lithuanian basketball player * Romualdas Giedraitis (1750–1824), Lithuanian military commander, namesake of General Romualdas Giedraitis Artillery Battalion {{surname Lithuanian-language patronymic surnames ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lithuanian Language
Lithuanian (, ) is an East Baltic languages, East Baltic language belonging to the Baltic languages, Baltic branch of the Indo-European language family. It is the language of Lithuanians and the official language of Lithuania as well as one of the official languages of the European Union. There are approximately 2.8 million native Lithuanian speakers in Lithuania and about 1 million speakers elsewhere. Around half a million inhabitants of Lithuania of non-Lithuanian background speak Lithuanian daily as a second language. Lithuanian is closely related to neighbouring Latvian language, Latvian, though the two languages are not mutually intelligible. It is written in a Latin script. In some respects, some linguists consider it to be the most conservative (language), conservative of the existing Indo-European languages, retaining features of the Proto-Indo-European language that had disappeared through development from other descendant languages. History Among Indo-European languag ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Giedroyć
Giedroyć ( Lithuanian: Giedraitis; Russian: Гедройц; French: Guedroitz) is a Polish surname, originating from the Giedroyć princely family of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania and later the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth. Overview 16th century Lithuanian Chronicles relate that Giedrius (Palemonids), a brother of Grand Duke Traidenis of Lithuania (died 1282), built a castle, named it Giedraičiai (''Giedroyty''), and adopted the title Prince of Giedraičiai (''kniaz Giedryotski'')., p. 11: ''A tretyj brat ieho Giedrus, zarubił horod y nazowet ieh imenem swoim Giedroyty, y prozowetsia kniazem Giedroytskim'' Many other Lithuanian families considered Giedrius as their ancestor, among them Ginwił, Jamontowicz and Giedroyć-Juraha. Their original name ''Kgedrojt'' or ''Kgedrotiski'' was later polonised to Gedrojc, Giedrojć and Giedroyć. The first historical mention of the Giedroyć family dates from 1399, when Grand Duke Vytautas tried the case between the Giedroyć princes ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Giedraitis Family
Giedraitis is a Lithuanian language family name. The Polish-language version is Giedroyć. Notable people with the surname include: *Giedraitis family, noble family in Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth * Andrius Giedraitis (born 1973), Lithuanian basketball player *Merkelis Giedraitis (1536–1609), bishop of Samogitia *Robertas Giedraitis (born 1970), Lithuanian basketball player and coach *Rokas Giedraitis (born 1992), Lithuanian basketball player * Romualdas Giedraitis (1750–1824), Lithuanian military commander, namesake of General Romualdas Giedraitis Artillery Battalion {{surname Lithuanian-language patronymic surnames ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Andrius Giedraitis
Andrius Giedraitis (born July 23, 1973) is a Lithuanian former professional basketball player and coach. Professional career Giedraitis started his career in the LPA Vilnius team, and he later moved to BC Sakalai. In 1998, he became a member of BC Lietuvos Rytas. He was one of the leaders of that team. In 2001, he moved to Telindus Oostende. During the 2002–03 season, he played with Śląsk Wrocław, where he became one of the team's leaders (averaging 11.6 points per game). In 2003, he signed a contract with BC Lietuvos Rytas, however, due to an injury, he did not play. In 2004, he moved to BSG Basket Ludwigsburg, where he also immediately became one of the team's leaders. In 2005, he played with BC Dynamo Moscow Region. In 2007, he moved to Grupo Capitol Valladolid. Coaching career On August 12, 2010, Giedraitis became an assistant coach for Sakalai. Career statistics EuroLeague , - , style="text-align:left;", 2001–02 , style="text-align:left;", Telindus ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Merkelis Giedraitis
Merkelis Giedraitis (; – 6 April 1609) was Bishop of Samogitia from 1576 to 1609. Educated at Protestant universities in the Duchy of Prussia and Germany, he actively combated the Reformation implementing resolutions of the Council of Trent in Samogitia. Born into the princely Giedraičiai family, he inherited a much neglected diocese that was reduced to only about 20 priests. He became known for his devotion and work to end clerical abuses, strengthen churches and schools, and increase the number of priests. Giedraitis invited the Jesuits to Kražiai where the Kražiai College was established already after his death and the Order of Friars Minor, Bernadines to Kretinga where they established the Kretinga Monastery, first monastery in Samogitia. He sponsored Mikalojus Daukša, who translated and published ''Catechism of Mikalojus Daukša, Catechism'' (1595) and ''Postil of Mikalojus Daukša, Postil'' (1599) in the Lithuanian language—the first Lithuanian books printed within t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Robertas Giedraitis
Robertas Giedraitis (born August 29, 1970) is a Lithuanian basketball coach and former player. He was most recently the assistant coach for Šiauliai of the Lithuanian Basketball League (LKL). Giedraitis played his whole career with Šiauliai. He is currently the player with the most steals and the most assists made in Lithuanian Basketball League's history. Career Before the 2005 season's start, Giedraitis retired as a player and became the assistant coach in Šiauliai. After 2006–07 season, Giedraitis took over as head coach of Šiauliai. On 8 July 2010, Robertas Giedraitis became the head coach of Juventus Utena. On 25 July 2011, Robertas Giedraitis renewed his contract with Juventus basketball team for another year.http://www.utenosjuventus.lt/LT/naujienos/1706/ ''(Lithuanian)'' He left Juventus in the summer of 2012. In 2013, he briefly served as the head coach of Lietkabelis Panevėžys. He was also a head coach of BC Delikatesas BC „Delikatesas“ is a professional ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rokas Giedraitis
Rokas Giedraitis (born August 16, 1992) is a Lithuanian professional basketball player for KK Crvena zvezda, Crvena zvezda of the Serbian Basketball League of Serbia, KLS, the ABA League and the EuroLeague. He primarily plays at the small forward position. Professional career In 2013, Giedraitis was named Most Valuable Player, Finals MVP of the National Basketball League (Lithuania), NKL after scoring 26 points and leading his team to title. He then signed with BC Šiauliai club in which his father played his whole career. After continuing his solid playing, Giedraitis was later signed by the Lithuanian powerhouse BC Lietuvos rytas, Lietuvos rytas Vilnius and joined it in 2015. On July 5, 2018, Giedraitis terminated his contract with the team. On July 6, 2018, he signed a three-year contract with Alba Berlin of the Basketball Bundesliga. On July 4, 2020, Giedraitis signed a three-year deal with the Spanish Liga ACB champions Saski Baskonia. On 9 October 2020, Giedraitis scored ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Romualdas Giedraitis
Romualdas is a Lithuanian masculine given name. List of people named Romualdas * Romualdas Aleliūnas (born 1960), Lithuanian designer of ceramics * Romualdas Bitė (born 1944), Lithuanian athlete * Romualdas Ignas Bloškys (1936–2013), Lithuanian politician * Romualdas Brazauskas (born 1960), Lithuanian basketball referee *Romualdas Granauskas Romualdas Granauskas (18 May 1939 – 28 October 2014) was a Lithuanian/Samogitian author and dramaturge. He was born in Mažeikiai, Lithuania. Biography After finishing youth labour school in Seda, he worked with the Lithuanian newspaper "M� ... (1939-2014), author and dramaturge * Romualdas Juška (born 1942), Lithuanian footballer * Romualdas Kasuba (1931–2019), Lithuanian engineer * Romualdas Krikščiūnas (1930-2010), apostolic administrator of the Roman Catholic Diocese * Romualdas Lankauskas (born 1932), Lithuanian writer, playwright and painter * Romualdas Marcinkus (1907–1944), Lithuanian pilot * Romualdas Murauskas ( ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
General Romualdas Giedraitis Artillery Battalion
The General Romualdas Giedraitis Artillery Battalion, equipped with 155mm howitzers, was founded in December 2000, under a joint Lithuanian-Danish project – LITART. The Danish Army provided material and methodical assistance in the founding of the artillery unit. History Implementation of the LITART project involved the following four stages: * The first stage ''(January 2000 – January 2002)'' – planning, coordination and preparations for the training of personnel for the Artillery Battalion at artillery and logistic schools in Denmark. The Co-ordination Group was established. The Artillery Battalion received the required technical equipment and armaments. * The second stage ''(January 2002 – January 2003)''—training of control group officers, armament officers, logistic specialists at the Danish military artillery and logistic schools. 63 military personnel serving with the Artillery Battalion underwent training in Denmark. Establishment of fire posts at Central Tra ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
