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Duchy of Warsaw
The Duchy of Warsaw was a client state of Napoleon's First French Empire created in 1807 from Polish lands ceded by Prussia under the Treaties of Tilsit. It was enlarged in 1809 with land from Austria. It was the first attempt to restore Poland after the partitions, and ended with Napoleon's defeat.
Key facts
| Dates | 1807 – 1815 CE |
|---|---|
| Region | Europe & colonial empires |
| Continent | Europe |
| Type | French client state |
| Capital | Warsaw |
| Religion(s) | Catholicism, Judaism |
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Dates follow widely used reference works; many ancient dates are approximate or debated. Neutral summary for general reference.