First Polish Rebellion
At a glance:
- Series: Chronology of European History
- Categories: Government and Politics, Military History
- Subcategories: Revolutions, Rebellions, Uprisings, Riots
- Curriculum: 19th Century European History, Eastern European History, Russian/Former Soviet States History
- Geographical Location: Russia, Europe, Poland
- Date: November, 1830-October, 1831
Article abstract: The first Polish rebellion foments an insurrection against Russia, but Polish nationalists are defeated in their bid to establish an independent Poland.
Summary of Event
Vulnerably situated in the center of Europe and hemmed in by the growing assertiveness of Prussia and the imperial power of Austria and Russia, Poland weakened itself in the eighteenth century by internal dissension. Then it vanished from the map of Europe when its three powerful neighbors partitioned it in 1772, 1793, and 1795, with Russia gaining the largest share....
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