# Partitioning powers take control (1795)

URL: https://poland-history.com/timeline/1795-partitioning-powers-take-control
Location: Poland
Categories: ruler-change

Partitioning powers became Prussia, Austria and Russia (1795–1807). After 1795 the former Polish lands were ruled directly by the Kingdom of Prussia, the Habsburg Monarchy and the Russian Empire. Within the broader Reform & Partitions period: Under Stanisław August the Commonwealth attempted sweeping Enlightenment reforms, culminating in the Constitution of 3 May 1791, while Russia, Prussia and Austria carved up its territory in three partitions. At this point in the timeline (25 November 1795), the governing authority was Partitioning powers (Prussia, Austria and Russia). After 1795 the former Polish lands were ruled directly by the Kingdom of Prussia, the Habsburg Monarchy and the Russian Empire. Partitioning powers take control mattered because succession and legitimacy shaped alliances, institutions and the direction of state policy. The event is placed here so readers can follow it alongside changes in government, warfare, society, religion and culture across Polish history.

## Why it matters
Partitioning powers take control mattered because succession and legitimacy shaped alliances, institutions and the direction of state policy.

Ruler at the time: [Partitioning powers](https://poland-history.com/rulers/partitioning-powers)

## Sources
- [Wikipedia — Partitions of Poland](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Partitions_of_Poland)
- [Encyclopaedia Britannica topic lookup — Partitioning powers take control](https://www.britannica.com/search?query=Partitioning+powers+take+control)