Warsaw Confederation (1704)

Warsaw Confederation (1704)

The Warsaw Confederation was a confederation against King of Poland August II the Strong. It was formed on February 16, 1704 in Warsaw. It dethroned August II and declared Stanisław Leszczyński king. In response, the supporters of August II formed the Sandomierz Confederation on May 20.

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* Warsaw Confederation (1573)


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