- The title given to this article is incorrect due to technical limitations. The correct title is Švitrigaila.
Švitrigaila (alternative spellings: Svidryhajla, Swidrygiello, Svidrigailo, Swidrigailo) was the ruler of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania during 1430-1432. He was brother of Vytautas the Great.
In 1432 he was dethroned by the supportes of Zygimantas Kestutaitis. Later he sought help from and Livonian Order and Poles, but was defeated in the battle near Lake Zirnajai in 1435.
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