Biography of Motiejus Valančius

Motiejus Valančius (* 28. February 1801 in Nasrėnai; † 29. May 1875 in Kaunas) was a bischof von Niederlitauen, Historiker und Schriftsteller. He was 74 years old. He studied at Vilnius St. Joseph Seminary. His faith was Catholic Church. His awards include Order of Saint Anna, 3rd class, Order of Saint Stanislaus, 1st class and Order of St. Vladimir, 3rd class. He was buried at Kaunas Cathedral Basilica.