# First Partition of Poland (1772)

URL: https://germany-history.com/timeline/1772-first-partition-of-poland
Location: Poland
Categories: main-event

In 1772 Prussia, Austria and Russia annexed large parts of Poland-Lithuania. Prussia took West Prussia, connecting Brandenburg with East Prussia. Further partitions followed in 1793 and 1795.

## Why it matters
It territorially united the Prussian state.

Ruler at the time: [Joseph II](https://germany-history.com/rulers/joseph-ii)

## Sources
- [Wikipedia – First Partition of Poland](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/First_Partition_of_Poland)