Ruthenian Voivodeship

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Ruthenian Voivodeship

Name

Ruthenian Voivodeship

Nomenclature and Geography

Category: Historical

Summary

The Ruthenian Voivodeship was a significant administrative unit of the Polish Crown from 1434 to 1772, centered in Lwów (Leopolis). It originated from the Kingdom of Galicia-Volhynia, following conflicts between Poland and Lithuania. After the Partitions of Poland, much of the voivodeship was absorbed into the Habsburg monarchy.

Statistics

Area

55,200.00 km²

Population

Not available

Location