Stanisław August Poniatowski

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1. When was Stanisław August Poniatowski born?January 17, 1732
2. When did Stanisław August Poniatowski die?February 12, 1798
3. What is the monarchy?King of Poland and Grand Duke of Lithuania (1764–1795)
4. What is the key legislation?Constitution of 3 May 1791
5. Who was Stanisław August Poniatowski?He was the last king of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth and a lover of art who tried to make his country stronger.
6. How did he become king?He was chosen as king in 1764 after the previous king died, with help from Russia and Catherine the Great.

Sejm: The parliament of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth, responsible for legislation and electing the king.
Liberum Veto: A parliamentary procedure in the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth that allowed any single member of the Sejm to nullify all legislation passed during a session.
Geopolitical: Relating to politics, especially international relations, as influenced by geographical factors.