Background
In 1386 he was baptized as Alexander and married with Hedwig, daughter of Władysław Opolczyk, in 1390.
In 1386 he was baptized as Alexander and married with Hedwig, daughter of Władysław Opolczyk, in 1390.
Vygantas received Kuyavia from Jogaila instead. He also supported Jogaila in the Lithuanian Civil War (1389–1392) against Vytautas the Great. Vygantas was considered as a replacement for unpopular Skirgaila as Grand Duke of Lithuania.
However, he soon died.
The rumors had it that he was poisoned – either by Vytautas or Skirgaila.