Kreva
Kreva (Belarusian: Крэва, Lithuanian: Krėva, Polish: Krewo) is a township in Hrodna Voblast, Belarus.
History
The castle, constructed of brick, was built by the Grand Duke Gediminas of Lithuania. After his death in 1341, Kreva became the patrimony of his son and successor, Algirdas. In 1382, Grand Duke of Lithuania Kęstutis was imprisoned here and subsequentialy murdered on the order by his nephew Jogaila.
In 1385, the Act of Kreva was signed here. The ruins of the castle were severely damaged during the First World War, as they were near the front lines. They remain extant, to the present day.
In 1387 following Christianization of Lithuania Jogaila established first Christian parish here in Lithuanian pagan lands and built a Church.
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