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Polish partition

Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2027 exam
Verified for the 2027 examWritten by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025

Definition

The division of Poland among Prussia, Russia, and Austria, resulting from the Polish monarchy's inability to consolidate authority over its nobility, leading to Poland's disappearance from the map of Europe.

AP course connection

Topic 3.6: 3.6 Balance of Power

Unit 3

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