1385 ⟶ Poland and Lithuania Unify Through Union of Krewo

Union of Krewo between Poland and Lithuania.
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👑 Władysław I Crowned King of Poland

Władysław I the Elbow-high is crowned King of Poland which leads to its later unification.⟶
Władysław I Crowned King of Poland (1320)
MonarchyPolish HistoryUnificationMiddle AgesPolitical ConsolidationDynastic Rule
PolandPoland

🤝 Poland and Lithuania Unify Through Union of Krewo

Union of Krewo between Poland and Lithuania.⟶
Poland and Lithuania Unify Through Union of Krewo (1385)
Political UnionDynastic MarriagePolish-Lithuanian CommonwealthMiddle AgesHabsburgsMonarchy
PolandPolandLithuaniaLithuania

🤝 Formation of the Kalmar Union

The Kalmar Union is established, uniting Norway, Sweden and Denmark into one kingdom.⟶
Formation of the Kalmar Union (1397)
Political UnionMonarchyRegional Power
DenmarkDenmarkNorwayNorwaySwedenSweden

🤝 Formation of the Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth via the Union of Lublin

The Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth is created with the Union of Lublin which lasts until 1795.⟶
Formation of the Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth via the Union of Lublin (1569)
CommonwealthPolitical UnionMonarchy
PolandPolandLithuaniaLithuania

⚔️ Józef Piłsudski's Coup d'état in Poland

May 12 – 14: May Coup in Poland.⟶
Józef Piłsudski's Coup d'état in Poland (1926)
Coup d'étatInterwar PeriodMilitaryAuthoritarianismDemocracy
PolandPoland

✊ Solidarity Union Founded in Poland

August 31: Solidarity union forms at Poland's Gdańsk Shipyard under Lech Wałęsa, and begins agitation for greater personal freedoms.⟶
Solidarity Union Founded in Poland (1980)
Cold WarEastern BlocHuman RightsLech WałęsaSocialismPolitical Protest
PolandPoland