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| The city is famous for building the first ] to produce ] in Lithuania in 1892. The first telephone line in Lithuania was also built here. | The city is famous for building the first ] to produce ] in Lithuania in 1892. The first telephone line in Lithuania was also built here. | ||
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| Rietavas was first mentioned in written sources around ]. During the Middle ages it belonged to ''Ceklis'' land. Rietavas' parish was mentioned in ]. Since ] Rietavas was known as a city however the city rights were not granted until ]. | |||
| In the 19 century Rietavas was an important educational centre whereas in ]-] it belonged to ] who loved culture and eduction. | |||
| The coat of arms of Rietavas was approved by the decree of the President in ]. | |||
| ==Notable people== | ==Notable people== | ||
| *] - Lithuanian teacher, publisher, translator and lexicographer. | *] - Lithuanian teacher, publisher, translator and lexicographer. | ||
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City in Samogitia, Lithuania| Rietavas | |
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| City | |
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 Coat of arms | |
| Country |  Lithuania |
| Ethnographic region | Samogitia |
| County | Telšiai County |
| Municipality | Rietavas municipality |
| Eldership | Rietavas city eldership |
| Capital of | Rietavas municipality Rietavas city eldership Rietavas rural eldership |
| First mentioned | 1253 |
| Granted city rights | 1792 |
| Population | |
| • Total | 3,824 |
| Time zone | UTC+2 (EET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+3 (EEST) |
| Website | http://www.rietavas.lt |
Rietavas (pronunciation, Samogitian: Rėitavs) is a city in Lithuania on the Jūra River. According to the 2001 census it had a population of 3,979. It is the capital of Rietavas municipality.
The city is famous for building the first power station to produce electricity in Lithuania in 1892. The first telephone line in Lithuania was also built here.
History
Rietavas was first mentioned in written sources around 1253. During the Middle ages it belonged to Ceklis land. Rietavas' parish was mentioned in 1527. Since 1533 Rietavas was known as a city however the city rights were not granted until 1792.
In the 19 century Rietavas was an important educational centre whereas in 1812-1909 it belonged to Ogiński family who loved culture and eduction.
The coat of arms of Rietavas was approved by the decree of the President in 1996.
Notable people
- Laurynas Ivinskis - Lithuanian teacher, publisher, translator and lexicographer.
- Diana Žiliūtė - Lithuanian racing cyclist, olympic medalist.
- Susman Brothers - businessmen in Rhodesia
External links
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