The Constitution of 3 May 1791: Poland's Last Hope

In this episode of The Story of Poland, Lucas and Luna explore the dramatic story of the Constitution of 3 May 1791, a groundbreaking document that sought to reform the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth and save it from partition. They discuss the Great Sejm of 1788–1792, the key figures like Stanisław August Poniatowski, Hugo Kołłątaj, and Ignacy Potocki, and how the Constitution aimed to abolish the liberum veto, strengthen the monarchy, and grant rights to the burghers. The episode also covers the conservative backlash, the Targowica Confederation, and the subsequent Russian invasion that led to the Second Partition. Lucas and Luna reflect on the Constitution's legacy as a symbol of Polish reform and resilience, touching on its influence on later uprisings and its place in Polish national memory. The conversation includes specific details like the adoption date, key articles, and the role of the Prussian alliance. The episode ends with a discussion of how the Constitution is still celebrated in modern Poland as a national holiday. #ConstitutionOf3May1791 #GreatSejm #StanisławAugustPoniatowski #HugoKołłątaj #IgnacyPotocki #LiberumVeto #TargowicaConfederation #SecondPartition #PolishLithuanianCommonwealth #PolishConstitution #SejmCzteroletni #Rzeczpospolita #Warsaw #1791 #Poland #EasternEurope #History #FexingoHistory Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo