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Roman Sanguszko

1537 – Różan, 22 May 1571

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  • Born1537not verified1 source
  • MarriedAleksandra Chodkiewicznot verified1 source
  • Titlevoivode of Bracław, 1566–1571or field lithuanian hetman, 1567–1571not verified1 source
  • Titlefield lithuanian hetman, 1567–1571or voivode of Bracław, 1566–1571not verified1 source
  • Died22 May 1571, Różannot verified1 source
  • MotherAnna Brankovićnot verified1 source
  • FatherFiodor Sanguszkonot verified1 source

A life in time

  1. 1537

    Born

  2. 1566–1571

    Voivode of Bracław

  3. 1567–1571

    Field lithuanian hetman

  4. 22 May 1571

    Dies in Różan

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During his lifetime

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The 1530s · Roman is born

In the news1537

Peace Treaty Ends Muscovite War 1537

The war with Moscow, which began in 1534, ended with a peace treaty signed in Moscow on February 18, 1537, following a stalemate and state treasury shortages.

At the table

Main staple foods for peasants

Peasants primarily relied on rye, peas, vegetables, dairy products, and bacon, with meat being consumed more frequently by wealthier families.

What people wore

The practical jermiak overcoat

The jermiak was a popular, light, and unlined overcoat for ordinary city residents, often made of grey or black home-made kersey fabric.

Getting around

Vilnius to Kaunas: a full day trip

A journey between Vilnius and Kaunas, which now takes less than 1.5 hours, required a full day of travel during that period.

What it cost

Rising prices of livestock

During the 16th century, the price of common livestock such as cows tripled and pigs doubled due to a period of significant price increases.

Music

Church music education and training

By the 16th century, cathedral schools in the Grand Duchy of Lithuania taught choral singing and music, establishing the cantorship position at Vilnius Cathedral in 1522.

Daily life

Modest wooden homes with stoves

Peasant families typically lived in modest wooden houses that contained a stove, although some in the Samogitia region utilized a building called a numas equipped only with a fireplace.