Courland: Quick Facts

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Facts

Also Known As	Kurzeme • Kurland

Photos

Pilsrundāle: Rundale Palace

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Major Events

Historic map showing the partitions of Poland from 1772 to 1795, with color-coded regions indicating territories annexed by Prussia, Austria, and Russia during the first, second, and third partitions. The map labels key cities and regions, and outlines the shifting borders that led to the disappearance of Poland as an independent state during this period.

Partitions of Poland

Latvia

country, Europe

Key People

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Ernst Johann, Reichsgraf von Biron

duke of Courland