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Kosciuszko Uprising

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The Kościuszko Uprising took place in the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth in 1794. It was a failed attempt at freeing Poland from Russian influence.

"Battle of Racławice", Jan Matejko, oil on canvas, 1888, National Museum in Kraków. 4th April 1794
"Battle of Racławice", Jan Matejko, oil on canvas, 1888, National Museum in Kraków. 4th April 1794

See also

pl:Insurekcja kościuszkowska

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