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71 Moments
1830
Warsaw's November Uprising against the Russian Empire: a historical rebellion for independence.
1797
End of Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth marked by Third Partition signing.
1794
Congress Poland abolished serfdom, granting freedom to peasant inhabitants and improving their socio-economic status.
1791
Great Sejm convenes for reform efforts in Poland's history.
1772
First partition divides Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth between three neighboring countries in history.
1734
Coronation of Augustus III as King, marking royal ascent and historical significance.
1702
Battle of Klissow: Sweden faces Poland in the Great Northern War conflict.
1656
Treaty ends The Deluge, Austria gains Wrocław, Brandenburg-Prussia gets Royal Prussia.
1618
Treaty of Deulino solidifies Russian victory in a war with Poland-Lithuania.
1610
Battle of Klushino: Conflict between Commonwealth and Russia ended in decisive victory.
1596
Capital relocation: Krakow to Warsaw.
1582
Adoption of the Gregorian calendar for better timekeeping and alignment with seasons.
1573
Warsaw Confederation: Uniting against religious persecution, establishing religious freedom and tolerance in Poland.
1569
Formation of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth through the Union of Lublin in the 16th century.
1543
Revolutionary theory challenging geocentrism. Copernicus proposes heliocentrism in groundbreaking publication.
1536
Trade conflict between US and Europe over chicken tariffs leads to economic tensions.
1411
The Peace of Thorn: End of war, victory for Poland-Lithuania against Teutonic Order.
1410
Key medieval battle pits Poland against Teutonic Order in pivotal clash of eras.
1386
King Władysław II Jagiełło's coronation as a significant royal event in Polish history.
1385
Marriage treaty between Kingdom and Grand Duchy unites nations for collaboration and alliance.
1364
Establishment of Jagiellonian University in Kraków, among world's oldest tertiary institutions.
1343
Treaty of Kalisz: Agreement between Poland and Teutonic Order for peace and territorial issues.
1331
A fierce battle in medieval Eastern Europe shaping the region's history and power dynamics.
1320
Coronation of Władysław I as King emphasizing his short stature and reign.
1307
Teutonic Knights establish city of Gdańsk, enriching history and culture.
1295
Wenceslaus II becomes a monarch in a neighboring country.
1138
Władysław II the Exile ascends to High Duke position in historical Poland.
1109
Battle where Polish forces achieved victory against the Holy Roman Empire in Hundsfeld.
1108
Battle of Głogów: Bolesław III Wrymouth vs. Holy Roman Empire in historical conflict.
1107
Bolesław III Wrymouth ascends to the position of a Duke in Poland.