Rozbiorów

Rozbiorów is a term that refers to the partitions of Poland, which occurred in the late 18th and early 19th centuries. The partitions were a series of events that resulted in the dismemberment of the Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth, a state that had existed since 1569. The partitions were carried out by the neighboring powers of Russia, Prussia, and Austria, who sought to weaken and ultimately eliminate the Polish state.

The first partition, known as the First Partition of Poland, took place in 1772. This partition was the result of the First Partition Treaty, signed by Russia, Prussia, and Austria. The treaty divided the Commonwealth into three parts, with Russia gaining the largest share, including the city of Warsaw. The Second Partition of Poland occurred in 1793, following the Second Partition Treaty. This partition further reduced the size of the Commonwealth, with Prussia gaining territory in the west and Russia gaining more land in the east. The Third Partition of Poland, which took place in 1795, was the final partition of the Commonwealth. This partition was the result of the Third Partition Treaty, which divided the remaining territory of the Commonwealth between Russia, Prussia, and Austria.

The partitions of Poland had significant consequences for the Polish people and the region as a whole. The loss of territory and sovereignty led to a period of political and social instability, as well as economic decline. The partitions also marked the beginning of the end of Polish independence, as the Polish people were forced to live under the rule of foreign powers for the next century. Despite the partitions, the Polish people continued to resist and fight for their independence, ultimately leading to the establishment of an independent Polish state in 1918.