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1772 in Poland

Explore 4 historical events and records for Poland in 1772.

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Historical records for Poland in 1772

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1772

Capture of White Russia

Stanislaw II · White Russia · House / House of Poniatowski

Catherine the Great takes eastern Poland, i.e. White Russia

1772

Partition

Stanislaw II · Germany · Warfare / Polish Partition, 1st

Frederick II captures west Prussia. Catherine the Great takes eastern Poland, i.e. White Russia

1772

Partition

Stanislaw II · Silesia · Warfare / Polish Partition, 1st

The Austrians take Silesia in compensation for Prussian gains

1772

Rule of Silesia

Stanislaw II · Silesia · House / House of Poniatowski

The Austrians take Silesia in compensation for Prussian gains

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