Episode 2 of 3
Creation of the Commission
- When
- 14 October 1773
- Where
- Sejm and Senate Complex of Poland
- Part of
- Komisja Edukacji Narodowej
The Commission of National Education was formally created on October 14, 1773, by the Sejm and King Stanisław II August.
The commission was established as the central educational authority in the Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth. Its creation was driven by the need to replace the Jesuit educational system following the Pope's decision to close the Jesuit order in 1773.
Sources
- Commission of National Education Wikipedia, revision of 2026-02-08
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