Zigmantas Sierakauskas
History

Researchers ask Government to fund genetic testing of 1863 uprising leaders’ remains

Researchers expect to confirm after genetic testing that the remains of Žigmantas Sierakauskas (Zygmunt Sierakowski) and Konstantinas Kalinauskas (Konstanty Kalinowski), the leaders of the 1863 uprising against Tsarist Russia, are among those found on the Gediminas Hill in downtown Vilnius, but say this would require additional funding. […]

Zigmantas Sierakauskas
History

Remains of Lithuania’s rebel leader found on Gedimino Hill – initial data

Remains of Zigmantas Sierakauskas, the leader of the Lithuanian 1863 uprising against the tsarist Russia, have been found on the Gedimino Hill in central Vilnius, the Culture Ministry said on Wednesday, citing initial data. […]