A.D. 966
Prince Mieszko the First brings Poland to the community of Western nations by baptism.
A.D. 1385
Lithuania accepts Christianity from Poland and the countries join together in a union that lasts for more than 400 years.
A.D. 1409
The Teutonic Order wants to destroy Lithuania. Poland honours its agreement with its ally and a war breaks out.
A.D. 1410
Battle of Tannenberg / Battle of Grunwald.
Prince Mieszko the First brings Poland to the community of Western nations by baptism.
A.D. 1385
Lithuania accepts Christianity from Poland and the countries join together in a union that lasts for more than 400 years.
A.D. 1409
The Teutonic Order wants to destroy Lithuania. Poland honours its agreement with its ally and a war breaks out.
A.D. 1410
Battle of Tannenberg / Battle of Grunwald.
communist states.
A.D. 1989
'The Round Table' joins Polish communist leaders and that of 'Solidarity' (Led by Lech Wałęsa). This is the end of communism in Poland and the beginning of the fall of communism in the rest of Europe.
A.D. 2004
Poland joins the European Union. The people of Poland made the choice in a free referendum.
A.D. 2005
Pope John Paul II dies.
A.D. 1989
'The Round Table' joins Polish communist leaders and that of 'Solidarity' (Led by Lech Wałęsa). This is the end of communism in Poland and the beginning of the fall of communism in the rest of Europe.
A.D. 2004
Poland joins the European Union. The people of Poland made the choice in a free referendum.
A.D. 2005
Pope John Paul II dies.
It is one of the largest battles of the Medieval period. The united forces of Poland and Lithuania prove victorious and destroy the Teutonic Order.
XVI Century
Poland's 'Golden Age'
~ Nicolas Copernicus (1543✝) was the astronomer who formulated the first modern heliocentric theory of the solar system. His 'De revolutionibus orbium coelestium' is perceived as the starting point of modern astronomy.
XVI Century
Poland's 'Golden Age'
~ Nicolas Copernicus (1543✝) was the astronomer who formulated the first modern heliocentric theory of the solar system. His 'De revolutionibus orbium coelestium' is perceived as the starting point of modern astronomy.
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XVII Century
The Winged Hussars.
~ (1605) Battle of Kircholm. Polish-Lithuanian army: 3,800 soliders (2,500 cavalry). Swedish army: 12,000 soldiers (3,000 cavalry).
Polish-Lituanian casualties: 100 dead, 200 wounded. Swedish casualties: 8,000 dead. Polish-Lithuanian victory.
A.D. 1610
After the battle of Klushino, the Polish army occupies Moscow until 1612.
A.D. 1683
The allied armies of Europe, led by Polish king John III
The Winged Hussars.
~ (1605) Battle of Kircholm. Polish-Lithuanian army: 3,800 soliders (2,500 cavalry). Swedish army: 12,000 soldiers (3,000 cavalry).
Polish-Lituanian casualties: 100 dead, 200 wounded. Swedish casualties: 8,000 dead. Polish-Lithuanian victory.
A.D. 1610
After the battle of Klushino, the Polish army occupies Moscow until 1612.
A.D. 1683
The allied armies of Europe, led by Polish king John III
A.D. 156 9
The Union of Lublin. Poland and Lithuania occupy almost one million km2 of Central and Eastern Europe.
A.D. 1573
~ The Warsaw Confederacy - freedom of religion. While Europe is engulfed in religious turmoil, Poland becomes a safe haven for Christians, Jews and Muslims alike.
~ The first election. Polish kinds are now chosen by the nation. All nobles are equal according to the law. About 10% of the people have voting rights.
The Union of Lublin. Poland and Lithuania occupy almost one million km2 of Central and Eastern Europe.
A.D. 1573
~ The Warsaw Confederacy - freedom of religion. While Europe is engulfed in religious turmoil, Poland becomes a safe haven for Christians, Jews and Muslims alike.
~ The first election. Polish kinds are now chosen by the nation. All nobles are equal according to the law. About 10% of the people have voting rights.
freedom and democracy, as threatening.
A.D. 1830 to 1864
The November Uprising lasted a year. Poland uprised again in 1848 and then in January 1863 to 1864.
A.D. 1853 to 1856
Ignacy Łukasiewicz makes a kerosene lamp for an emergency surgical operation. The date is considered as the starting point of the modern oil industry. He also invented a way to refine kerosene from crude oil (1852) the first oil well (1854) and built the
A.D. 1830 to 1864
The November Uprising lasted a year. Poland uprised again in 1848 and then in January 1863 to 1864.
A.D. 1853 to 1856
Ignacy Łukasiewicz makes a kerosene lamp for an emergency surgical operation. The date is considered as the starting point of the modern oil industry. He also invented a way to refine kerosene from crude oil (1852) the first oil well (1854) and built the
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German retreat at Falaise, fought in operation 'Market Garden' and helped in capturing Berlin.
A.D. 1945-
After the WW2 had ended, Poland was secretly 'sold' in the Yalta and Potsdam agreements. Communism came to Poland.
A.D. 1978
Karol Wojtyła is elected as the new Pope. He is the only Polish pope and the first non-Italian pope since Adrian VI.
A.D. 1980
'Solidarity' is formed. The first mass, independant trade union in
A.D. 1945-
After the WW2 had ended, Poland was secretly 'sold' in the Yalta and Potsdam agreements. Communism came to Poland.
A.D. 1978
Karol Wojtyła is elected as the new Pope. He is the only Polish pope and the first non-Italian pope since Adrian VI.
A.D. 1980
'Solidarity' is formed. The first mass, independant trade union in
Sobieski, save Europe from an invasion of Islam in the huge battle of Vienna. A massive charge of 20,000 cavalry men spearheaded by 3,000 Polish Hussars take a marvelous victory.
A.D. 1773
The Board of National Education is established. It is the first ministry of education in the world.
A.D. 1791
The polish parliament signs the Constitution. It is the second such important act in the world (after the U.S.) and is the first one in Europe.
A.D. 1773
The Board of National Education is established. It is the first ministry of education in the world.
A.D. 1791
The polish parliament signs the Constitution. It is the second such important act in the world (after the U.S.) and is the first one in Europe.
brake the German Enigma code and give it to Bletchley Park.
~ Polish secret services gather parts of V1 and V2 rockets.
Battles
The Polish helped in the battle at Narvik, defended France, took great part in the Battle for Britain (Polish bomber squadrons 300 and 301, Polish fighter squadrons 302 and 303 were among the best squadrons). Polish men fought Rommel defending Tobruk for several months, took Monte Cassino, blocked
~ Polish secret services gather parts of V1 and V2 rockets.
Battles
The Polish helped in the battle at Narvik, defended France, took great part in the Battle for Britain (Polish bomber squadrons 300 and 301, Polish fighter squadrons 302 and 303 were among the best squadrons). Polish men fought Rommel defending Tobruk for several months, took Monte Cassino, blocked
A brief time line of Poland's history, outlining a few outstanding events:
first oil refinery (1856).
A.D. 1810 to 1849
Frederic Chopin the Polish-French pianist and composer was born and raised in Poland.
A.D. 1867 to 1934
Maria Skłodowska-Curie, the famous physicist and chemist was also Polish. She is the first two-time Nobel laureate (the only one ever in two different sciences), and the first female professor at Sorbone.
A.D. 1928
Poland appears back on the map of Europe after 123 years
A.D. 1810 to 1849
Frederic Chopin the Polish-French pianist and composer was born and raised in Poland.
A.D. 1867 to 1934
Maria Skłodowska-Curie, the famous physicist and chemist was also Polish. She is the first two-time Nobel laureate (the only one ever in two different sciences), and the first female professor at Sorbone.
A.D. 1928
Poland appears back on the map of Europe after 123 years
A.D. 1792
Poland's neighbours could not accept this situation. A war starts and Poland has to fight for her freedom and laws. Poland loses the war, but Poland does not give up.
A.D. 1794
Tadeusz Kościusko, who fought in the American Revolution, is chosen as the commander of the Polish army.
A.D. 1795
The Commonwealth is erased from the map of Europe, destroyed by three neighbours: Prussia, Austria and Russia. They saw Poland's ideas of
Poland's neighbours could not accept this situation. A war starts and Poland has to fight for her freedom and laws. Poland loses the war, but Poland does not give up.
A.D. 1794
Tadeusz Kościusko, who fought in the American Revolution, is chosen as the commander of the Polish army.
A.D. 1795
The Commonwealth is erased from the map of Europe, destroyed by three neighbours: Prussia, Austria and Russia. They saw Poland's ideas of
A.D. 1920
The young country saves Europe. Polish soldiers at the command of Joseph Piłsudski stop the massive Soviet invasion, which was launched on Western Europe in the battle of Warsaw.
A.D. 1939
~ 1 September: Poland is brutally invaded by the Third Reich. Without the promised help from the UK and France, Polish soldiers fight for over 5 weeks, despite the unexpected attack by the Soviet Union on September 17.
~ Three Polish mathematicians
The young country saves Europe. Polish soldiers at the command of Joseph Piłsudski stop the massive Soviet invasion, which was launched on Western Europe in the battle of Warsaw.
A.D. 1939
~ 1 September: Poland is brutally invaded by the Third Reich. Without the promised help from the UK and France, Polish soldiers fight for over 5 weeks, despite the unexpected attack by the Soviet Union on September 17.
~ Three Polish mathematicians
Jeszcze Polska nie zginęła,
Póki my żyjemy.
Co nam obca przemoc wzięła,
Szablą odbierzemy.
Marsz, marsz, Dąbrowski,
Z ziemi włoskiej do Polski.
Za twoim przewodem
Złączym się z narodem.
Przejdziem Wisłę, przejdziem Wartę,
Będziem Polakami.
Dał nam przykład Bonaparte,
Jak zwyciężać mamy.
Marsz, marsz [...]
Jak Czarniecki do Poznania
Po szwedzkim zaborze,
Dla ojczyzny ratowania
Wrócim się przez morze.
Marsz, marsz [...]
Już tam ojciec do swej Basi
Mówi zapłakany
Póki my żyjemy.
Co nam obca przemoc wzięła,
Szablą odbierzemy.
Marsz, marsz, Dąbrowski,
Z ziemi włoskiej do Polski.
Za twoim przewodem
Złączym się z narodem.
Przejdziem Wisłę, przejdziem Wartę,
Będziem Polakami.
Dał nam przykład Bonaparte,
Jak zwyciężać mamy.
Marsz, marsz [...]
Jak Czarniecki do Poznania
Po szwedzkim zaborze,
Dla ojczyzny ratowania
Wrócim się przez morze.
Marsz, marsz [...]
Już tam ojciec do swej Basi
Mówi zapłakany
Amor Patriae Nostra Lex
Created on: 12-Dec-2008
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"Amor patriae nostra lex" - "Love of the fatherland is our law", was the Polish Winged Hussars motto, during the time of their empire and the sixteenth century, which is referred to as Poland's 'Golden Age'.
