Tadeusz Rejtan

ModernPoliticianPoland-Lithuania1742 — 1780

Deputy who laid down to block the First Partition.

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Quick Facts

Born

1742

Died

1780

Country

Poland-Lithuania

Era

Modern

Occupation

Politician

Score Overview

Military (10%)50

Political (20%)28

Influence (20%)51

Legacy (20%)43

Leadership (15%)38

Strategy (15%)42

Total Score42.6

Tadeusz Rejtan — Complete Timeline

1773 AD

Opposed the First Partition of Poland in the SejmPolitical Action◆ Major

As a deputy to the Partition Sejm, Tadeusz Rejtan vehemently opposed the First Partition of Poland. He attempted to block the proceedings by lying down in front of the door to the chamber, a dramatic act of protest.

PartitionProtest

Impact: nationalprogressive

1780 AD

Committed suicide in protestOther◆ Major

Overcome by despair over the partition and the failure of his protest, Rejtan committed suicide. His death became a symbol of patriotic resistance and the tragedy of Poland's decline.

SuicidePatriotism

Impact: nationaltragic