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Monument to the Vileišis Brothers

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In 2018, a monument to the Vileišis brothers – Jonas, Petras, and Antanas Vileišis – was unveiled in the square on T. Kosciuškos Street in Vilnius. The monument, depicting the three brothers at a table, symbolizes their strong connection and shared goal.

The Vileišis brothers, born into a farming family in Pasvalys, began their work to awaken Lithuanian national identity at the end of the 19th century. Jonas was a signer of the Act of Independence, Petras founded the first legal Lithuanian newspaper, and Antanas initiated educational efforts in Vilnius. Their contributions left an indelible mark on Lithuania's culture and independence.

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On January 8, 2018, a monument was unveiled in the square on T. Kosciuškos Street in Vilnius, dedicated to the Vileišis brothers – Jonas, Petras, and Antanas Vileišis – prominent figures in the national revival and founders of Independent Lithuania. This symbolic monument, created by sculptor Regimantas Midvikis and architects Linas Krūgelis and Ričardas Krištapavičius, depicts the three brothers sitting at a shared table, symbolizing their connection and collaboration. The Vileišis brothers were born into the farming family of Vincentas and Agota in Pasvalys, where they grew up among ten children. In the second half of the 19th century, they began their work to awaken Lithuanian national identity, aiming to restore free press, return Lithuanian prayers to churches, and implement the vision of an independent democratic Lithuania. Petras Vileišis was a renowned engineer and an active participant in the movement for Lithuanian national identity. He financed

publications such as "Aušra" and "Varpas," founded the first legal Lithuanian-language newspaper, "Vilniaus žinios," in 1904, and established a printing press. He was also one of the organizers of the Great Vilnius Seimas (Assembly). Jonas Vileišis, a lawyer and a signatory of the Act of Independence, led several ministries and served as the mayor of Kaunas, making significant contributions to the development of Lithuanian self-government. Antanas Vileišis, a doctor, actively supported educational initiatives, founded the first Lithuanian school in Vilnius, and was a member of the Lithuanian Scientific Society. The Vileišis brothers brought together Lithuanian intellectuals in Vilnius, where their efforts formed the core of the Lithuanian cultural revival. Their determination and actions played a decisive role in key moments of Lithuanian history, including the signing of the Act of Independence and the preservation of Lithuanian culture and language.

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