Constitution of the Duchy of Warsaw
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| Constitution of the Duchy of Warsaw | |
|---|---|
 Napoleon issuing the Constitution of the Duchy of Warsaw by Marcello Bacciarelli (1811) | |
| Original title | (in Polish) Konstytucja Księstwa Warszawskiego |
| Created | 22 July 1807 |
| Signatories | Napoleon |
| Media type | Constitution |
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The Constitution of the Duchy of Warsaw was promulgated by
equal before the law
. It was considered a liberal constitution for its time. Individual liberty was guaranteed.
The Duchy of Warsaw was a
Duke of Warsaw, and had control over diplomacy; a French representative was to reside in Warsaw and had significant influence over the Duchy's government. The army of the Duchy of Warsaw was subordinate to the French Army
.
The granting of the constitution by Napoleon was rendered into painting by Marcello Bacciarelli, but the scene shown in the painting is likely fictionalized.[1]
See also
References
- ^ a b "Nadanie konstytucji Księstwa Warszawskiego: uroczystość, której nigdy nie było". histmag.org. Retrieved 2023-03-28.
- ISSN 1230-5502.
- ^ Dziadzio, Andrzej (2008). "The Constitution of the Duchy of Warsaw 1807: some remarks on occasion of 200 years' anniversary of its adoption" (PDF). Krakowskie Studia z Historii Państwa i Prawa. 2.
External links
- (in German) Text of the Constitution
- (in Polish) Text of the Constitution
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