Kunoś of Lithuania, Prince of Kunosow, Jurbork, and Zawelsk

Prince Kunoś of Kunosow, Jurbork, and Zawelsk, also known as Cuno von Cunosow, was born at an unknown time in Venice, the Most Serene Republic of Venice (Serenìsima Repùblega de Venèsia). Kunoś was the son of Palemon, a Prince of Venice.

Kunoś was a fascinating figure whose life unfolded during a tumultuous period in history. From an early age, Kunoś displayed an insatiable curiosity and a thirst for knowledge. Growing up in a small village of Kunosow (later Kowno), he was exposed to various stories and legends, which sparked his imagination and fueled his desire for adventure.

In his teenage years, Kunoś embarked on a journey to explore the wider world beyond his humble origins. He traveled across medieval Europe, encountering different cultures, languages, and customs. Along the way, he honed his skills in swordsmanship and archery, becoming a formidable warrior.

During his travels, Kunoś found himself caught in the midst of regional conflicts and power struggles. He became acquainted with local lords and knights, often working as a mercenary to support himself. Through these experiences, he gained an understanding of the complexities of medieval politics and warfare.

Kunoś's reputation as a skilled fighter, and his natural charisma caught the attention of a powerful nobleman, Duke Henry Sponheim of Carinthia (later Heinrich IV. Von Kärnten), the godson of Henry III of Eppenstein (Heinrich III. Von Kärnten), the currently ruling Duke of Carinthia and Margrave of Verona (from 1090 to 1122).

Henry Sponheim was the eldest son of Count Engelbert I of Sponheim and his wife, Hedwig, who was likely a Friulian countess from Mossa. His father had been a supporter of Pope Gregory VII during the Investiture Controversy, which resulted in him being stripped of his county in the Bavarian Puster Valley by Emperor Henry IV in 1091.

Recognizing the potential of Cuno von Cunosow, as he was known in Carinthia, the Duke Henry Sponheim took him under his wing and offered him a position as a trusted advisor and captain of his personal guard. Cuno von Cunosow embraced this new role, proving himself as a loyal and capable leader.

Despite the perils of war, Cuno von Cunosow also found love during this time. He met a remarkable woman named Agnes von Nevers (Agnès de Nevers), the daughter of a prominent nobleman and ruler William III, Count de Nevers (Guillaume III de Nevers). Their love story blossomed amidst the chaos of battles and political intrigues, and they eventually married, forming a powerful alliance.

Following the death of Duke Henry III of Carinthia in 1122, the Eppensteiner family, who had held the duchy since 1077, saw their line come to an end with the passing of Henry's younger brothers, Mark Wart, Hermann, Liutold and Ulrich. This event marked a significant turning point in Carinthian history and set the stage for a new ruler to ascend to power.

With the extinction of the Eppensteiner family, the Duchy of Carinthia faced a period of uncertainty and transition. The lands that had been under Eppensteiner control, particularly in Upper Styria, passed into the hands of Margrave Leopold the Strong of Styria, further reducing the area under Carinthian jurisdiction.

In the wake of these territorial changes, the remaining portion of Carinthia was passed on to Henry, who hailed from the House of Sponheim, a godchild of Duke Henry III. Henry IV, as he became known, assumed the title of Duke of Carinthia in 1122 and took up the mantle of leadership during a challenging time.

Henry IV, born around 1065/70, was a member of the Rhenish House of Sponheim and became Duke of Carinthia and Margrave of Verona in 1122. He was the first ruler of these territories from his house, and his brief reign left an impact on the region.

Upon the death of his godfather, Duke Henry III of Carinthia from the House of Eppenstein, Henry IV was granted the Carinthian duchy and the Veronese march by Emperor Henry V. However, he did not inherit the allodial lands of Henry III, which instead passed to Margrave Leopold of Styria from the Traungau dynasty (Otakars). This led to the provincia Graslupp, including the estates of Neumarkt, Sankt Lambrecht, and the Murau region, previously part of the Carinthian county of Friesach, being transferred to the March of Styria.

Throughout his rule, Henry IV continued to oppose Archbishop Conrad I of Salzburg, maintaining the conflicts that existed during the time of his predecessor. However, his reign was cut short as he died within a year of assuming power over Carinthia. He was succeeded by his younger brother, Engelbert.

Despite his short reign, Henry IV's role as Duke of Carinthia and Margrave of Verona marked the beginning of the Sponheim dynasty's influence in these territories. His successors would continue to shape the history and political landscape of Carinthia and Verona in the years to come.

Henry IV's reign, although short-lived, left an indelible mark on the duchy. He inherited a duchy that had been diminished in size and faced internal and external pressures. Despite the difficulties, Henry IV sought to uphold the legacy of his predecessors and bring stability to Carinthia.

During his time as Duke Henry IV, he focused on consolidating his authority and maintaining the unity of Carinthia. He worked diligently to strengthen the ducal administration, restore order, and promote economic development within the duchy. Henry IV also recognized the importance of alliances and diplomacy, seeking strategic partnerships with neighboring regions to safeguard Carinthia's interests.

Unfortunately, Henry IV's reign was cut short by his untimely death in the following year. The exact circumstances surrounding his early demise remain unclear. However, his passing marked another transition in Carinthia's leadership and once again left the duchy in a state of uncertainty.

However, tragedy struck in the year 1123 when Duke Henry fell ill and passed away on the 14th of December. Cuno was devastated by the loss of his mentor and friend. With the Duke's death, the political landscape shifted, and Cuno found himself navigating treacherous waters filled with rival factions vying for power.

The death of Henry IV set the stage for yet another chapter in Carinthian history, as the question of succession loomed over the duchy. The power struggles and shifting alliances that followed would shape the future trajectory of Carinthia and determine its place within the wider political landscape of the region.

After the passing of Duke Henry Sponheim, Cuno, with a heavy heart, found himself thrust into a turbulent and uncertain period in Carinthia's history. The duchy was plagued by power struggles and rival factions vying for control, creating a precarious political landscape.

Despite his grief, Cuno resolved to honor Duke Henry's legacy and protect the duchy that had become his home. Drawing upon the knowledge and experience he had gained through years of service and his understanding of the complexities of medieval politics, he embarked on a mission to maintain stability and safeguard the interests of Carinthia.

With the support of his allies, Cuno navigated the treacherous waters of Carinthian politics. He deftly forged alliances with influential lords, rallying them to his cause in the pursuit of maintaining order and safeguarding the duchy against external threats. Through his strategic thinking and diplomatic finesse, he managed to consolidate his position and establish himself as a significant power in Carinthia.

During this time, Cuno's bond with Agnes von Nevers grew even stronger. As a couple, they became the epitome of a powerful alliance, combining Cuno's military prowess with Agnes's knowledge of governance and diplomacy. Together, they worked tirelessly to foster unity and ensure the prosperity of the duchy.

In his role as a trusted advisor, Cuno provided counsel on matters of diplomacy, governance, and military strategy to the new ruler of Carinthia, Duke Henry's successor Engelbert II, the Duke of Carinthia. His expertise, honed through years of service, was instrumental in guiding the duchy through the tumultuous years that followed.

Cuno von Cunosow was the son of Palemon, a Prince of Venice, and inherited his father's territories upon his death. Kunoś, as he was known in Kunosow, ascended to the throne and became a ruler of Kunosow, Jurbork, and Zawelsk.

Kunoś, a wise and just ruler, was highly respected by his people. During his reign, Kunoś displayed great ambition and a desire to expand his lands, he focused on the development and expansion of his territories. He led expeditions across the Wilia River and the Święta River, where he stumbled upon a picturesque place that captivated his heart. In admiration, impressed by its beauty, Kunoś named the place Kiernów after his beloved son Kiernus, and settled him there.

From 1165 onwards, Kunoś's journey continued as he navigated the complex world of medieval politics, always striving to uphold justice and protect the principality.

Kunoś ruled until his death. Tragically, Kunoś passed away in an unknown year, leaving behind a significant legacy of territorial expansion and a thriving principality that stretched beyond the Wilia River.

Kunoś's legacy extended far beyond his own lifetime. The stability he helped establish in Carinthia, and in Kunosow laid the foundation for future prosperity and growth. His dedication to justice, coupled with his military prowess, ensured the duchy remained a formidable force in the region.

Though the exact details of Kunoś's life after 1165 are lost to history, his impact on Carinthia's, and Kunosow’s history and the memory of his contributions as a skilled warrior, astute politician, and devoted husband to Agnes von Nevers continued to resonate long after his passing. His name lived on as a symbol of honor, resilience, and the unwavering commitment to safeguarding the Duchy of Carinthia, and the Principality of Kunosow, Jurbork, and Zawelsk, he loved.

His legacy as a courageous warrior, wise advisor, and devoted husband endured long after his death, inspiring future generations to emulate his valor and dedication to the principles he held dear.

The descendants of Kunoś, through his sons Kiernus, founder of Lithuania, and Żywibund, carried on his legacy. They continued to expand the Lithuanian lands, establishing new territories and strengthening the duchy's influence in the region. Kunoś' reign remains a significant period in Lithuanian history, and his contributions to the growth and prosperity of the land are celebrated and remembered in historical texts and chronicles.

Kunoś, the founder of Kaunas, left an indelible mark on the land and its people. His wisdom, leadership, and vision paved the way for the Lithuanian state to flourish and become a prominent power in the region. His name is revered and his memory cherished as a legendary figure in the annals of Lithuanian history.

KUNOŚ, prince of Kunosow, Jurbork (Jurbarkas, Jurgenburg), and Zawelsk.

Spera was very correct, for people to respect you as idol. He died, his remains burnt, and the ashes threw Segregated Balon, which has since called on his behalf and was worshiped as Šventavietė.

From Bykhovets Chronicle:

...Prince Kunos had two sons, one named Kernus and the other Gimbut (Gimbutas). During his reign in Samogitian lands, he began to expand and crossed the Vilija River, crossing over the Šventoji River, and found a very beautiful place which he liked very much, and named that place Kernave by the name of Kernius. Later, Kunos died and after him all the land behind Vilija along the Livonian border and Breslau was ruled by his son Kernus all the way to the Daugava River.

... Lithuanian land expanded from the Samogitian side ...

... And Gimbut was Duke of Samogitia for many years and died, leaving his son Montvila to rule Samogitia. And during the reign of Montvila, Tsar Batius arose and set out for Russian land and conquered it all, killed many Russian princes and took others captive, and burned Kiev, the capital of Russian land ...

And at that time the great Samogitian Duke of Samogitia learned that the Russian lands had emptied .... he gave troops to his son Erdvilas, sent his nobles with him, first from the Pole tribe by the name of Grumpis, then by the name of Eikšys. And they crossed the River Vilija, and after four miles they found a beautiful mountain they liked, and founded the town of Novgorod. Here the Grand Duke Erdvilas settled down and was called the Grand Duke of Novgorod.

   After marching from Novgorod, he founded the city of Gorod (Gorodien) and later drove to Brest and found Brest and Melinika and Dorogicin empty, devastated by Batius. He rebuilt those cities and began to rule them.

Kunoś survived both his brother, who died childless, and had children. As more and more newcomers kept arriving, Spera settled them in the wilderness and married them to the women of the neighboring nations.

Bychoviec Yearbook:

Prince Kunos had two sons, one named Kernus, the other Gimbut (Gimbut). During his reign in the lands of Žemaica, he began to expand and crossed the Vilijas river, passing above the Šventojis river, he found a very beautiful place, which he liked very much, and he settled there his son Kerniaus and named that place Kernave after Kerniaus. And later Kunos died and after him all the land beyond Vilia, along the Latvian border and Breslau and up to the Daugava river was ruled by his son Kernus. ...The land of Lithuania expanded from the side of Žemaitija.... ...And Gimbutas was the duke of Žemaitija for many years and died, leaving his son Montvilas to rule Žemaitija. And during the rule of Montville, Tsar Batius arose and he set out for the Russian land and conquered it all, killed many Russian princes, and took others into captivity, and burned Kiev, the capital of the Russian land... And at that time, the Grand Duke of Žemaitsi Montville found out that the Russian land emptied....gave soldiers to his son Erdvilis, sent his nobles with him, first from the Stulpi family named Grumpis, and another named Eikšis, and the third a sword of the Rose family Grovžis (Graužis). And they crossed the river Vilia, and then the Nemunas, and four miles away they found a beautiful mountain that they liked, and there they founded the city of Naugarduk. The Grand Duke Erdvilas settled here and was called the Grand Duke of Naugarduk.

After marching from Naugarduk, he founded the city of Gardin (Gorodien), and then went to Brest and found Brest and Melinika and Dorogichina emptied, ravaged by Batius. He rebuilt those cities and began to rule in them.

... And the descendants of the noble prince Palemon gave birth to three sons: the elder Bork, friend Kunos, third Spera К. The elder son Bork made a horod in the hands of Jure, and the name of this kniażaty was made together with the affidavit that the name of the hand of Jura, and the kniażaty Bork, y called this horod Jurbork Л. And the middle son Kunos blew on the mouth of the Neviazh's hand, where she fell into Nemon, and he made a horod, and called it his name, Kunosov horod М. And tretij son of Spera went further into the forest towards the sunrise, and preszol the river of Neveiage and the river Svyatoyu, and tretiuju the arm of Shirvintu, and ourozero, with bows and various ornaments, because having loved it, they sent over this ozerom, and you are zero with your name they named Spera N. And Dowsprunk's name Kitawrasa /стр.3/ went to the rescue of Swiatoiu y our army took care of a sickly y hordes like that, y he liked velmi, y he sent there, y he made a horod, y he named the horod volume Wiłkomir О, and he called it prince Dziawiłtowski , and there he conceived multiplied.

We that wozwratimsia wax. And the master of Speru, and he was kind to his subjects, and his descendants died without a fetus P. Their subjects, who love them and who followed the Roman custom, made a snowman in memory of him and named Spera Р. And after that, the wives of the people, people near him, and they made sacrifices to him, and for his god, and after that, the idol was polluted, and they praised you, and they praised you for a dear god, and the descendants of their beloved lord and lived without a master.

And return the wax. After a short time, his brother Bork У, who lived in Jurbork, will die. And his brother Kunos found here the time of his brother Borek, and horod Jurborg, that was his royal budget.

And that prince Kunos had two sons, one Kiernus, and one another Gimbut Ф. And he reigned in Zmoydskoy zemla, he began to multiply and divide and go out by the hand of Wellu in Zawelskoy zemla. Y he asked for the hand of Swiatui to raise his y ours for the mayor of Welmi Chorosz y he liked your rnie yst for welmi, y he /str.4./ sent his son Kiernus there, y they named you after Kernuse Kiernow Х. And afterward, Kunos will die, and after him his son, Kiernus, reigned over the whole of Zawelskoy across the border of Latyhol and Zawelski Braslaw, and as far as Dwin. And his brother Gimbut in Jurbork and in Kunów and in the countryside died Żmoytskoy. And at that time, when Kiernus was reigning, on the Zawelskoy side, people Ч behind Wellej, and they blew on dubasne trubas. And he called tot Kiernus to his Italian berehiazis, in Latin Litus, which multiplied the peoples, and the trubs, they put on them ihraiut, tuba, and he gave the name of his people in Latin, after taking bereh struboiu, Listubania. Y simple people didn't utter a word in Latin and they started to fight straight to Lithuanians Ш. From that time the Lithuanian state was formed and multiplied from Żomoyta. And Щ, the descendant of the prince Velika Kiernus y Gimbut, having multiplied his homeland, and having gathered his Lithuanian and Żomoyd forces, went to Ruthenia towards Brasław and near Połok Ъ; The Rus' have done a great deal of damage, they have polluted their lands, and destroyed a great many people. And at that time, he built him in Ruthenia, and some people named after the latihoła, who sat on the sea coast, and they heard, the knyaz Kiernus in Lithuania, and the great prince Giembut in Żomoyty, and having found the village, they went to Zomoycko, and many they did damage in zemla Żomoyckoy Ы. And the descendant of kniaź Ginbut /стр.5/ migrated from Russia to Żomoyta and the loss of Zomojtskaya's death; so he went to the village ragtag and exterminated the villagers, and sent others to Żomoytij, and set them free, and made them go to Żomoytij...

A family of great Lithuanian princes from the A generation, from the У family. . .

And naczałosia great princes Witenesowo. Prince Veliki Witeni was a numerous prince in the Veliko Duchy of Lithuania, Samogitia and Ruthenia, and was born with a son named Gidymin. Y umerszu great prince Vitenius from Ф stroke of Perun Ф. After him, the voracious son of his son, Gidymin, sent to the Lithuanian, Żomoycki and Ruthenian duchies of Veliki. /str.26./

It started the reign of the great prince Gidymin on the Lithuanian, Żmuyd and Ruthenian princedoms. He raised the great prince Gidymin after the death of his father Vitenia on the Great Duchy of Litów, Żomoycki and Ruthenians, the seats of his father in Kiernów, he ruled him many years after the death of his father, the protyf of the Germans, Prussians and Liflanty, arose, y wtiahnuli z to the great multitude of their people in the land of Żmoycko, though they have no thistles. Y Gidymin did not send his army's councils to them, and he sent his eldest hetman with small men to the Kunos horde, strengthening his Ottoman Germans, and that was hetman Gasztolt of Rose

from Kolumnow. And the Germans attacked this hetman, and they besieged all the horod Kunos and they beat all the great hetmans, and they brought that hetman out of this horod, and they killed Zmoyt's envoys. And the great prince Gidimin made a speech to the Germans about his hetman, and he gave three thousand zlotys for him...

Kunas pergyvenęs abudu savo broliu, mirusiu bevaikiais, ir turėjęs vaikų. Kadangi kas kartas atėjūnų vis daugiau atsibastydavo, tai Spera apgyvendinęs juos tyrlaukiuose ir apvesdinęs su kaimynų tautų moterimis.

Bychovieco metrarštis:

Kunigaikštis Kunos turėjo du sūmus, vieną vardu Kernus, kitą Gimbut (Gimbutas). Viešpataujant jam Žemaičių žemėse, pradėjo plėstis ir perėjo Vilijos upę , pereidami aukščiau per Šventosios upę, rado labai gražią vietą, kuri jam, labai patiko ir jis ten pagyvendimo sūnų Kernių ir pavadino tą vietą Kernave nuo Kerniaus vardo. O vėliau Kunos mirė ir po jo visoje žemėje už Vilijos, palei latvių sieną ir Breslaują ir iki pat Dauguvos upės valdė jo sūnus Kernus. ...Lietuvos žemė plėtėsi nuo Žemaitijos pusės.... ...O Gimbutas buvo Žemaitijos kunigaikščiu daug metų ir mirė, palikęs sūnų Montvilą valdyti Žemaitiją. Ir valdant Montvilui iškilo caras Batijus ir išsiruošė jis į Rusų žemę ir ją visą užkariavo, užmušė daugelį rusų kunigaikščių, o kitus išsivedė į nelaisvę, o rusų žemės sostinę Kijevą sudegino... ​O tuo metu didysis Žemaičių kunigaikštis Montvilas sužinojo, kad rusų žemė ištuštėjo....davė karius sūnui Erdvilui, pasiuntė savo didikus su juo, pirmiausiai iš Stulpų giminės vardu Grumpis, o kitą vardu Eikšis, o trečią Rožių giminės cardu Grovžis (Graužis). Ir perėjo jie Vilijos upę, o po to Nemuną ir už keturių mylių rado gražų kalną, kuris jiems patiko, ir čia įkūrė Naugarduko miestą. Čia įsikūrė didysis kunigaikštis Erdvilas ir vadinosi didžiuoju Naugarduko kunigaikščiu.

  Išžygiavęs iš Naugarduko, įkūrė Gardino miestą (Gorodien), o vėliau patraukė į Brestą ir rado Brestą ir Meliniką bei Dorogičiną ištuštėjusius, nusiaubtus Batijaus. Jis atstatė tuos miestus ir pradėjo juose valdyti.

ХРОНІКА БИХОВЦЯ:

...Y potom wyszereczennoie kniaże Palemon wrodył trech synow: starszy Bork, druhi Kunos, tretij Spera К. Starszyi ż syn Bork wczynił horod na rece Jure, y złożeno imia toho kniażaty pospoł z rekoiu, iż imia rece Jura, a kniażaty Bork, y nazwał toy horod Jurbork Л. A seredni syn Kunos pryszoł na ustie reki Newiaży, hde ona wpadaiet w Nemon, i toy wczynił horod, i nazwał ieho imenem swoim, Kunosow horod М. A tretij syn Spera poszoł dalej u puszczu ku wschodu słońca, y preszoł reku Newiażu y reku Swiatuju, i tretiuju reku Szyrwintu, y naszoł ozero, łukami y rozmaitym derewom ukraszenno, hde ż to zlubiwszy y nad tym ozerom poselilisia, y toie ozero imenem swoim nazwali Spera Н. A Dowsprunk imenem s Kitawrasa /стр.3/ poszoł rekoiu Swiatoiu y naszoł meysce welmi choroszo y horodyszczu podobnaho, y spodobałosia iemu welmi, y on tam poseliłsia, y wczynił sobi horod, y dał imia tomu horodu Wiłkomir О, a sam nazwałsia kniazem Dziawiłtowskim, y tam sia poczał rozmnożaty.

My że wozwratymsia wospak. Y panuiuczy Speru mnoho let, y był welmi łaskaw poddanym swoim, y potom zmerł bez płodu П. Y poddanyi ieho miłujuczy ieho y podłuh rymskoho obyczaju wczynili bałwana na pamet ieho y nazwali Spera Р. A potym onyi ludij, meszkaiuczy koło neho, y poczali jemu ofiry czynitij С, y za boha jeho mitij Т, y potym, koli tot bałwan zkaziłsia, y onyi toie ozero y mestco chwalili y za boha mili, y potom meży soboiu hospodara ne mili i meszkali bez pana.

A nawratymsia wospak. Po małych czasech umre brat ieho Bork У, kotory meszkał na Jurborku, ne maiuczy ditey. A brat ieho Kunos ozmet y tuiu czast brata swojeho Borka, y horod Jurborg, y toy czasty jeho budet panowaty.

A onoie kniaże Kunos mił dwuch synow, odnoho Kiernusa, a druhoho Gimbuta Ф. A panujuczy jemu w zemli Żmoydzkoy, począł mnożyty i razszyraty i wychodyty za reku Wellu w zemlu Zawelskuiu. Y proszed reku Swiatuiu wyszey y naszoł meystce welmi choroszo y spodobałosia jemu toje rnieystce welmi, y on /стр.4./ tam poselił syna swoieho Kiernusa, y nazwali toie mestco po Kernuse Kier nowom Х. A potom Kunos umre Ц, y po nem syn ieho Kiernus panował na wsej zemli Zawelskoy po hra nicu Łatyholskuiu y po Zawelski Brasławl, y aż po reku Dwinu. A brat jeho Gimbut na Jurborku y na Kunowie y na wsey zemli Żmoytskoy. A w tot czas, hde Kiernus panował, na Zawelskoy storonie ludij Ч tyie jeho za Welleju oseli y hrywali na trubach dubasnych. Y prozwał tot Kiernus bereh iazykom swoim włoskim, po łatine Litus, hde sia ludy mnożat, a truby, szto na nich ihraiut, tuba, y dał imia tym ludem swoim po łatine, złożywszy bereh s truboiu, Listubania. Y prostyi lude ne umeli zwaty po łatine y poczali zwaty prosto Litwom Ш. Y od toho czasu poczało sia zwaty państwo Litowskoie y mnożyty od Żomoyty. A Щ potom kniaź weliki Kiernus y Gimbut, chotiaczy otczyzny swoj rozmnożyty, y sobrawszy siły swoj litowskij y żomoydzkiie y poydut na Ruś ku Brasławlu y ko Połoku Ъ; y Rusi mnoho szkody poczynili, y zemlu ich skazili, y ludej mnożestwo w połon poweli. A w tot czas, buduczy iemu na Rusi, y nekotoryie lude na imia łatyhoły, kotoryi sedeli nad berehom morskim, y usłyszali, szto kniazia Kiernusa w Litwie nit, a kniazia welikoho Giembuta w Żomoyty, y zobrawszysia wsi poszli w zemlu Żomoyckuiu, y mnoho szkody poczynili w zemli Żomoyckoy Ы. A potom kniaź Ginbut /стр.5/ pryiedet z Rusi do Żomoyty y szkodu w zemli Żomojtskoj uwidet; tohdy ż poszoł do łatyhoł y wsich wykorenił, wystynał, a innych w połon wyweł do Żomoytij Ь, y zemlu ich pustu wczynił, y wernułsia do Żomoytij...

Rod welikich kniazey litowskich z pokolenia a z rodu У. . .

A naczałosia welikoie kniażenije Witenesowo. Kniaź weliki Witeni kniażył mnohi lita na Welikom kniastwie Litowskom y Żmuydzkom y Ruskim, y rodyłsia ot neho syn imenem Gidymin. Y umerszu welikomu kniaziu Witeniu od Ф udarenia perunu Ф. Po nem seł na Welikom kniastwie Litowskom, Żomoyckom i Ruskom wyżreczenny syn ieho Gidymin. /стр.26./

Naczało kniażenia welikoho kniazia Gidymina na kniastwie Litowskom, Żmuydzkom y Ruskom. Buduczy welikomu kniaziu Gidyminu po smerty otca swoieho Witenia na Welikom kniazstwe Litowskom, Żomoyckom i Ruskom, y sediaczy na stoicy otca swoieho w Kiernowie, y panuiuczy iemu ne mnoho let po smerty otca swoieho, powstali protyw neho nemcy, prussy y liflanty, y wtiahnuli z welikim mnożestwom ludey swoich w zemlu Żmoyckuiu, chotiaczy ieie sobie osesty. Y Gidymin ne pospi woskore sobraty woyska swojeho protywu im, y posła naystarszoho hetmana swojeho z małymi ludmi na horod Kunosow, wmocniaiuczy ieho ot nemcow, a tot był hetman ieho Gasztolt z rożaiu z Kolumnow. Y nemcy toho hetmana obohnali, y tot horod Kunosow oblehli i s porokow welikich wseho zbili, y toho hetmana ieho z toho horoda zweli y w połon poweli, y Żmoytskuiu zemlu poseli. I weliki kniaź Gidymin wczynił wmowu z nemcy o toho hetmana swoieho, y dał za neho trydcat tysiaczey zołotych...