Grand Duchy of Kraków: Map & History
The Grand Duchy of Kraków was created after the incorporation of the Free City of Cracow into Austria on 16 November 1846.
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The Grand Duchy of Kraków was created after the incorporation of the Free City of Cracow into Austria on 16 November 1846. From 1846 to 1918 the title, Grand Duke of Kraków, was part of the official titulary of the Emperor of Austria.
Grand Duchy of Kraków in Depth
History
The Free City, a remnant of the Duchy of Warsaw, had been made a protectorate, however functionally independent, as a result of the Congress of Vienna (1815). It was under Prussian, Austrian, and Russian trilateral influence until, in the aftermath of the unsuccessful Kraków Uprising, it was annexed by the Austrian Empire in 1846.
At the same time, the official name of the Austrian administrative entity containing approximately Galicia, and some Polish areas west of it, was changed to the Kingdom of Galicia and Lodomeria, and the Grand Duchy of Kraków with the Duchies of Auschwitz and Zator.
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Grand Duchy of Kraków: Key Facts
| Capital | Kraków |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1846 |
| Dissolved | 1918 |
Preceded by
Succeeded by
Facts from Wikidata Q688918 (CC0).
Grand Duchy of Kraków Timeline
Key historical inflections from foundation to peak territorial expansion
Expansion to peak recorded area of 26,864 km² in 1289 CE.
Grand Duchy of Kraków: Frequently Asked Questions
When did Grand Duchy of Kraków exist?
Grand Duchy of Kraków is dated to 1279 CE – 1293 CE, in the High & Late Middle Ages era.
What was the capital of Grand Duchy of Kraków?
The capital of Grand Duchy of Kraków was Kraków.
How large was Grand Duchy of Kraków at its peak?
At its peak in 1289 AD Grand Duchy of Kraków covered about 26,864 km².
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