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Rok 1764: Breakthrough or Continuation? Commemorating Poland's Last King

A scientific session exploring the pivotal year 1764 and its impact on the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth.

This scientific session, 'Rok 1764: Breakthrough or Continuation?', marked the 260th anniversary of Stanisław August Poniatowski's election and coronation. Held at the historic Palace on the Isle, it gathered distinguished scholars to discuss whether 1764 represented a decisive break or a continuation of existing trajectories for the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth. This event offered deep insights into 18th-century Polish history.

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Exhibition summary

A scientific session commemorating the 260th anniversary of the election and coronation of the last ruler of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth. The event took place on October 24, 2024, in the Palace on the Isle and featured prominent researchers of the 18th century.

Curatorial context

This scientific session, titled 'Year 1764. Breakthrough or continuation?', was organized to mark the 260th anniversary of the election and coronation of Stanisław August Poniatowski, the last monarch of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth. Held on October 24, 2024, within the historic Palace on the Isle at the Royal Łazienki Museum, the event convened distinguished scholars specializing in 18th-century Polish history. The session aimed to explore whether this significant year represented a decisive break from previous trends or a continuation of existing political and social trajectories within the Commonwealth.

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The page indicates this was a scientific session held on October 24, 2024. Specific ticketing or admission information is not provided, suggesting it may have been an event with open access or internal academic participation. Visitors are directed to general event listings.

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Royal Łazienki Museum
Current status
Completed
Exhibition schedule
Oct 24, 2024 – Oct 24, 2024
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