Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth
RegionPoland/Lithuania
Period1569-1795
Peak Size1 million km2
Founded BySigismund II Augustus
About Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth
The largest and most populous country in Europe at its peak. Had a unique elective monarchy where nobles chose the king. The Winged Hussars were the finest cavalry in Europe. Adopted the first European constitution in 1791. Partitioned out of existence by Russia, Prussia, and Austria in three stages.
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