Polish–Lithuanian expansion eastward
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Polish–Lithuanian expansion eastward refers to the historical process by which the Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth extended its political and military influence into the eastern territories of Eastern Europe, particularly at the expense of neighboring Rus' and Muscovite lands.
Statements (52)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
aspect of Polish–Lithuanian history
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historical process ⓘ territorial expansion ⓘ |
| appliesToTerritory |
Chernihiv region
NERFINISHED
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Podolia NERFINISHED ⓘ Ruthenian lands NERFINISHED ⓘ Smolensk region NERFINISHED ⓘ Volhynia NERFINISHED ⓘ modern-day Belarus ⓘ modern-day Ukraine ⓘ parts of modern-day Russia ⓘ |
| endTime | 17th century ⓘ |
| hasCause |
competition with Muscovy for control of Rus' lands
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desire to control trade routes in Eastern Europe ⓘ dynastic policies of the Jagiellonian dynasty ⓘ political ambitions of Polish and Lithuanian elites ⓘ |
| hasComponent |
Lithuanian expansion into Rus' principalities
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Polish expansion into Red Ruthenia ⓘ Polish–Lithuanian wars with Muscovy NERFINISHED ⓘ Union of Krewo and subsequent Polish–Lithuanian unions NERFINISHED ⓘ Union of Lublin NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| hasEffect |
Polish–Lithuanian control over Kyiv at various times
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Polish–Lithuanian control over Smolensk at various times ⓘ formation of the Cossack frontier society ⓘ incorporation of large Orthodox Christian populations into the Commonwealth ⓘ integration of Ruthenian nobility into the Commonwealth political system ⓘ intensification of conflict with Muscovy ⓘ later Cossack uprisings against Polish rule ⓘ long-term Polish–Russian rivalry over Ukraine and Belarus ⓘ religious tensions between Catholic and Orthodox communities ⓘ shaping of the Polish–Muscovite frontier ⓘ spread of Polish–Lithuanian political institutions eastward ⓘ |
| hasOpponent |
Grand Duchy of Moscow
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Tsardom of Russia NERFINISHED ⓘ various Rus' principalities ⓘ |
| hasParticipant |
Grand Duchy of Lithuania
NERFINISHED
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Kingdom of Poland NERFINISHED ⓘ Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| hasTemporalExtent |
early modern period
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late Middle Ages ⓘ |
| influenced |
ethnic composition of the Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth
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later national movements in Ukraine and Belarus ⓘ |
| influencedBy |
decline of the Golden Horde
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fragmentation of Rus' principalities ⓘ |
| partOf |
history of Eastern Europe
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history of the Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth ⓘ |
| relatedEvent |
Khmelnytsky Uprising
NERFINISHED
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Livonian War NERFINISHED ⓘ Polish–Muscovite War (1605–1618) NERFINISHED ⓘ Thirteen Years’ War with the Teutonic Order NERFINISHED ⓘ Truce of Andrusovo NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| startTime | 14th century ⓘ |
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