Teofilis Tilvytis
1904–1969 (age 65)
Biography
Teofilis Tilvytis built a literary legacy through poetry and prose that explored Lithuania’s spiritual landscape, and his voice continued to echo well after he was laid to rest at Antakalnis Cemetery.
He guided readers through lyrical meditations on identity and community, leaving behind a body of work admired for its clarity, rhythm, and lasting integrity.