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Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth
The Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth was a large union of the Kingdom of Poland and the Grand Duchy of Lithuania with an elected king and powerful nobility. It was among the largest states in Europe in the 17th century, but was partitioned out of existence by Russia, Prussia and Austria by 1795.
Key facts
| Dates | 1569 – 1795 CE |
|---|---|
| Region | Europe & colonial empires |
| Continent | Europe |
| Capitals | Kraków, Warsaw |
| Religion(s) | Catholic Christianity |
| Peak extent | ≈ 1.1 million km² (c. 1650 CE) – source |
Before & after
Preceded by
Kingdom of Poland Grand Duchy of Lithuania Terra Mariana (Medieval Livonia)
Followed by
Sources
Dates follow widely used reference works; many ancient dates are approximate or debated. Neutral summary for general reference.