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Kingdom of Poland
The Kingdom of Poland began with the coronation of Bolesław I the Brave in 1025. Under the Jagiellonian dynasty it entered a union with the Grand Duchy of Lithuania, formalised in 1569 as the Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth. Russia, Prussia and Austria partitioned it out of existence by 1795.
Key facts
| Dates | 1025 – 1795 CE |
|---|---|
| Region | Europe & colonial empires |
| Continent | Europe |
| Type | kingdom |
| Capitals | Gniezno, Kraków, Warsaw |
| Founder | Bolesław I the Brave |
| Religion(s) | Catholicism |
Note on dates: From 1569 the kingdom formed part of the Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth (separate entry).
Before & after
Preceded by
Followed by
Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth Kingdom of Prussia Habsburg monarchy Russian Empire
Sources
Dates follow widely used reference works; many ancient dates are approximate or debated. Neutral summary for general reference.