Episode 2 of 2
The Silent Sejm Session
- When
- 1 February 1717
- Where
- Warsaw
- Part of
- The Silent Sejm
The Sejm convened in Warsaw on 1 February 1717, ending the King's absolutist attempts and establishing Russian influence.
Held in Warsaw, the session marked the end of Augustus II's attempts to create an absolute monarchy. It is viewed as the beginning of the Russian Empire's increasing control over the Commonwealth's internal affairs.
Sources
- Silent Sejm Wikipedia, revision of 2026-01-29
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