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Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth

Also known as Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth

The Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth was a federated state created by the Union of Lublin in 1569, joining the Kingdom of Poland and the Grand Duchy of Lithuania. It was one of the largest states in Europe, notable for its elected monarchy, powerful noble parliament and relative religious tolerance. Weakened by internal paralysis and foreign intervention, it was partitioned out of existence by its neighbours by 1795.

Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth
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The Epoch Institute. (2026). Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth. In The Epoch Institute Encyclopedia. https://the-epoch-institute.org/encyclopedia/polish-lithuanian-commonwealth
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The Epoch Institute. “Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth.” The Epoch Institute Encyclopedia. 2026. https://the-epoch-institute.org/encyclopedia/polish-lithuanian-commonwealth.
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