Stanisław II Augustus

Stanisław II Augustus was the last king of Poland, reigning from 1764 to 1795. He is known for efforts to modernize and reform his country through initiatives like the Constitution of 1791, which aimed to improve governance and reduce corruption. Despite his intentions, political struggles and external pressures from neighboring powers led to Poland's eventual partitions, ending its independence. His reign marked a period of both enlightenment-inspired reforms and political turmoil, symbolizing attempts at strengthening and modernizing the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth before its decline.