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Formation of Tarnogród Confederation
- When
- 26 November 1715
- Where
- Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth
- Part of
- The Silent Sejm
Nobles formed a confederation in 1715 against the King, spurred by Russian promises of support.
In the aftermath of the Great Northern War, the conflict between Augustus II and the szlachta intensified. Russian promises of support encouraged the nobles to organize the Tarnogród Confederation on 26 November 1715, challenging royal authority.
Sources
- Silent Sejm Wikipedia, revision of 2026-01-29
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