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Convocation Sejm Convenes

When
6–29 January 1573
Where
Warsaw
Part of
Signing of the Warsaw Confederation

The Sejm convened in Warsaw during the interregnum to secure governance and prepare for the royal election.

Following the death of Sigismund II Augustus, the Convocation Sejm met in Warsaw between 6 and 29 January 1573. The assembly sought to establish a general confederation to ensure continuity of governance and address the lack of legal guarantees for Protestant nobles.

Sources

  1. Warsaw Confederation Wikipedia, revision of 2026-05-06

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