Polity Russia (Military Occupation) and Saxony (Military Occupation)

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Polity that includes all territories militarly occupied by Russia and Saxony (Albertines) that are not part of a specific military territory.

Establishment

  • October 1733: The Russians, commanded by Peter Lacy, quickly captured the capital city of Warsaw and installed Augustus as potential heir, forcing Stanislaus to flee to Danzig.

Chronology

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1. War of the Polish Succession

Was a major European conflict sparked by a Polish civil war over the succession to Augustus II of Poland.

1.1. Russian and Saxon Invasion of Poland

Was a joint military invasion of Poland by the Tsardom of Russia and the Electorate of Saxony during the War of the Polish Succession.

  • October 1733: The Russians, commanded by Peter Lacy, quickly captured the capital city of Warsaw and installed Augustus as potential heir, forcing Stanislaus to flee to Danzig.
  • June 1734: Russia and Saxony captured the Polish-Lithuanian city of Danzig.

1.2. Treaty of Vienna (1738)

Was the treaty that ended the War of the Polish Succession. Augustus III was officially confirmed as King of Poland.

  • November 1738: The Treaty of Vienna ended the War of the Polish Succession, confirming Augustus as king of Poland and uniting Poland with Saxony in personal union.

Disestablishment

  • November 1738: The Treaty of Vienna ended the War of the Polish Succession, confirming Augustus as king of Poland and uniting Poland with Saxony in personal union.