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645:, which was used to seal all documents passing through his office. He also sealed documents signed by the monarch, and could refuse to seal a document that he considered illegal or damaging to the state (such documents had no force without his seal). When the King died, the seal was destroyed at his funeral and a new one was issued to the Chancellor by the late King's successor. Therefore, the Chancellors were considered the guardians of the King and state, ensuring that the King's folly would not endanger the state by forcing it into an unnecessary war (the wars that were prevented by the Chancellors included a great crusade against the 3012: 1262:(ambassador), Giorgio Paolo Mucante: "Each dish was first given, with a bow, by the Master of the Kitchen to the Carver, who passed it to the Pantler. The latter dipped a prepared piece of bread into the dish, touched it to his tongue, then discarded it into a nearby silver bin. It took quite a while before the King and the Cardinal could begin eating, as they had to bear with all the ceremonies. The Carver bowed so often that I truly think that during the feast he bowed at least 3,000 times." 2012:—chose Chamberlains, District Judges, Deputy District Judges, District Clerks, and in Lithuania also Standard-bearers and District Marshals). Chamberlains, except for the name, had nothing in common with the Court officials of the same name. They administered a court of law (the Chamberlain's Court) which had jurisdiction over property disputes. The District Judge headed the District Court, which had jurisdiction over civil and some criminal matters involving local nobility. 1103:) was the official responsible for safeguarding the Royal Treasury, where the royal insignia were kept. The keys to the Treasury were held by the Great Treasurer and six voivods, and without each of them, the Treasury could not be opened. Traditionally, the Crown Keeper was chosen from among the priests of Kraków Cathedral. The Lithuanian Keeper was actually called a Treasurer ( 512:). In exchange, all Chancellor nominations were heralded by the Marshals. If no Marshal was present, his functions were carried out by a Grand Treasurer or secular Grand Chancellor. On formal occasions and during travel, where appropriate, a Marshal with his staff of office preceded the King. Close after the Marshals in the hierarchy were the Chancellors. 2705:
was the city treasurer, who oversaw its finances. He supervised the officials who controlled marketplace scales to ensure fair trade. Large cities also had scores of less common officials, such as Pipemasters, responsible for pipes and wells; Fire Chiefs; and City Translators, who assisted foreigners
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In 1717 the "Numb Diet" barred non-Roman Catholics from being elected Envoys (to the Parliament), and to any other land offices if there was another Roman Catholic contender. The rights of the "Dissidents", as they were called, were reinstated in 1768, and in 1772 their representation in the Diet was
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Second in importance was the Pantler, who began setting the table. During feasts, he directed the setting of the dishes, aided by the Steward. The Carver finished setting the table with plates and utensils, and during the feast carved all the dishes that required the knife. After carving, he tasted
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Official court posts are the most difficult to describe. Some court officials held responsibilities important to both the court and the country; the functions of others evolved over the centuries. In time (generally by the end of the 17th century), the titles of most had become merely honorary, and
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was called the Grand Metrykant, the Vice-Chancellor's was the Lesser Metrykant. The Chancelleries' staffs, like the Chancellors, received no wages, but the middle of each reception room featured a box into which clients were expected to deposit varying amounts of money, and no one who planned to
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Judges were chosen from among the local hereditary nobles and had little formal training; therefore the quality of the courts varied from judge to judge, and levels of corruption were high. Attorneys, on the other hand, were required to have professional training. Sometimes a court included an
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When the King traveled, Marshals supervised the local Voivodes. The Marshals decided who would be admitted to royal audience. They were the organizers and masters of royal and court ceremonies (including weddings, funerals and the like). They were the masters of the court, kept track of lesser
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Last among the ministers were the Grand Treasurers. They kept accounts of the state finances, cash flow and State Treasury, and controlled the minting of coin. Since, like the Chancellors, they received no wages, corruption ran rampant and a sizable portion of state finances was lost in their
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Every city (without exception) had a Council and a Bench, the Council being the administrative branch and the Bench the judicial branch. A new Council was chosen by the old one whose term had expired. The Council was responsible for administration, law, privileges, security, finances, guild
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upon themselves, which meant that Poland herself very rarely declared wars. Usually she was attacked by her neighbors, and while she repelled all attacks till the end of the 18th century, she almost never exploited her victories. The army was undermanned and underequipped (since usually any
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The Mayor headed the Council and controlled the executive branch. He was responsible for conciliation, the care of the poor, and maintaining order by suppressing alcohol abuse and games of chance. Second to the Mayor was the Council Clerk, who ran the City Chancellery. The City Clerk
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either in person or through the Lower Sejm (consisting of deputies representing their lands). The nobility's constitutional domination of the state made the King very weak and the commoners (burgesses and peasants) almost entirely unrepresented in the Commonwealth's political system.
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City Chief Executioners executed not only criminals sentenced by the Bench, but often criminals sentenced by other non-military courts in Poland. They were well paid, sometimes functioned as physicians, but were also often considered social outcasts and lived outside the city walls.
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could be a Great Secretary. These functionaries were considered more consequential than any district or court official, with the exception of the Court Marshal. They could act as Chancellors when no Chancellor was in attendance. They dealt with secret letters; in
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s (elders). District marshals presided over local parliaments (in the "Crown", District Marshals were chosen only for the duration of the parliament session, and so were much less powerful than those of Lithuania, who were chosen for life).
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The Great Guard directed the scout forces while on the march and in camp and commanded the advance guard (however, if both Hetmans were present, the Field Hetman acted as Great Guard). Field Guards were found only on the eastern borders.
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Court officials may be divided into those who served the King, and those who ensured the smooth running of his court (in the 16th century, comprising some 1,000–1,500 persons). Since the first group were not subject to the principle of
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The power of the Voivodes had declined since that title had been introduced about the 12th century; in the 17th century, however, they were still the highest regional dignitaries. They were the highest representatives of their
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These offices were very stable, having evolved about the 13th century and lasting almost unchanged to the end of the Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth. The administrative system had come from Germany together with
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when an enemy was not on the Commonwealth's doorstep was labeled as warmongering) and the Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth's lands were constantly ravaged by new invasions that crippled the economy.
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pockets. If a Treasurer moved to another post, he was obliged to render accounts of his disbursements, and if he died, his family were required to produce them. A telling story is that of
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In the eastern territories bordering on Russia, from 1667, a "Border Judge" cooperated with Russian judges in cases involving parties from the two countries; his rulings were final.
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Despite the fact that these territories did not belong to the Commonwealth any longer, and were under foreign rule, their administration existed for further 100 years, until the
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s were tasked with uncovering and dealing with crimes against the King and the country, and were authorized to prosecute any dignitary save the King. They had deputies known as "
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or Voivode could only listen to the Mayor's swearing-in and could not refuse to give him his seal. The Council met daily in the larger cities, less often in smaller ones.
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Voivodeships the hierarchical order was almost reversed. Each province or district had its own set of officials—a list of provinces may be found in the article on
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meetings, giving signs (by moving a cross) that conveyed how the Archbishop wished his allies to vote. The Archbishop of Gniezno had two deputies: the bishops of
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s. It should be remembered that, in those times, goods—as well as people—were taxed not only at borders but at bridges, crossroads and city gates.
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The combat readiness of troops was overseen by Inspectors General (however, it is unclear exactly when "in the 17th century" they were created).
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In principle, Polish–Lithuanian officials enjoyed life tenure. Of several notable exceptions to that rule, the most important involved the
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Standard-bearers carried the local banner during Royal ceremonies, and in war when local troops served in the Army. During war,
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and many other dignitaries, of progressively less importance, dealing with matters such as food supplies, transportation, etc.
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A Marshal's duties consisted in providing security to the King and keeping order where he was present. Marshals commanded two
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Court Treasurer – managed the King's finances, kept accounts of his personal treasure, and supervised the court's treasures;
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them (by the 17th century, this was merely a tradition, left over from the days when this official used to detect poison).
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Kapelan (Royal Chaplain) – conducted court masses, supervised the liturgical treasures, and oversaw the court musicians;
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A 1611 Constitution (amended 1633 and 1635) prescribed many officials. Exceptions to the rule, however, were the rule;
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and was the administrative, executive and judicial chief for the village, responsible only to the village's owner.
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The Chancellor's powers tended to be reinforced by the fact that wars required funds that were appropriated by the
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s also held the "power of the sword", which meant that they enforced the verdicts of all other courts. Non-City
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limited to a statutory of two members. These rules were finally abolished in 1792 by the 3rd May Constitution.
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Fictional or fictitious offices were a specific kind of offices, as they referred to the territories which
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and in his absence acted in his name with all his powers. Lower city officials were the Borough Regent (
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Voivode, who were elected by (and from) the local nobility (but still had to be appointed by the King).
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session, if he deemed it important to do so, even in the absence of the King. He could also invoke the "
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meetings and could suggest, but not determine, the subject of a meeting. Traditionally, the post of
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oversight, and the like. The Council chose the Mayor, and its members' decision was final—even the
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The Quartermasters selected campsites, built the camps, and provided logistics and camp security.
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Szambelan (Chamberlain) – in charge of the King's court and the domestic economy on Crown estates;
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The Chancellor often gave speeches representing the royal will. The symbol of his office was the
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was punishable with death), which generally made Poland a safer country than its neighbors. The
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The Queen had her own court, staffed with women; its influence in the country was much smaller.
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divided the work among the clerks. Two Secretaries (one for private, the other for official,
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s maintained order and security in their territories. In Lithuania, the responsibilities of
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had only 4 of the 15 prescribed dignitaries; most northern voivodeships had about 5; and in
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The Field Clerks kept accounts of men, equipment and weapons, and paid the soldiers' wages.
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Sekretarze Królewscy (Royal Secretaries) – dealt with the King's personal correspondence;
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District officials were appointed by the King, with a few exceptions (local parliaments—
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The Hetmans chose a commissioner for a two-year period who commanded the Commonwealth's
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Urzędy główne i sejmowanie do połowy XVIII w. "Dzieje administracji w Polsce w zarysie"
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Hetmans were very independent; they could maintain their own foreign contacts with the
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the King had to create another set of officials to deal with those responsibilities.
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1637 – General of Artillery (responsible for artillery forces and their logistics);
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for details. After 1668, though there was no law explicitly forbidding it, no non
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Organizational and administrative structure of the Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth
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of Kraków Land (which has its seat in a privileged city, as the Commonwealth's
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Grand Treasurers supervised lesser officials such as the Master of the Mint (
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courtiers, and (where applicable) set their salaries. Each Marshal wielded a
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were nominated to the senatorial offices. Even the 1717 laws did not forbid
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From 1507, the title of Grand Chancellor of the Crown was rotated between
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A second set of dignitaries was headed by the Court Marshal (see above):
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until 1596), Castellans were often considered subordinate to Voivodes. A
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The most important such officials were the Great Secretaries (singular:
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was in charge of part of a Voivodeship (till the 15th century called a
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s maintained order and security on court grounds, and a court runner (
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1670s – General of Logistics; General of Medics; General of Finances.
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In addition, the Archbishop of Gniezno had the power to call a new
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who controlled the Senate were usually loath to increase and levy
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courts). Each such court was staffed by a secretary, Referendary (
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such as drawing a weapon in the King's presence, the penalty was
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From 1647, the ministers were joined by a Postmaster General (
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provinces and geography of the Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth
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Chorąży Wielki (Standard-bearer) – carried the King's banner;
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they read out letters of the King's and resolutions of the
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Government officials of the Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth
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s", each, in Poland and Lithuania. The Grand Chancellor's
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Order of precedence in the Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth
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over all crimes committed against the royal court and by
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After 1635, several new military titles were created:
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troops. Below the Hetmans were Deputy Hetmans titled
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s (overseer of customs officers), customs officers (
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The Commonwealth's administrative system was a pre-
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He was supported by a Borough Substarosta ( 1408:– Crown and Lithuanian Master of the Kitchen; 1386:– Crown and Lithuanian Court Standard-bearer; 1375:– Crown and Lithuanian Grand Standard-bearer; 1286:) – in charge of the King's stables and stud; 1012:Bishops of the Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth 717: 506:, which he had received from the Chancellor ( 1885:– Crown and Lithuanian General of Artillery; 1185:The highest court for nobles was called the 1026:known as "dyssydents" to sit in the Senate. 900:) – an ancient dignity, merged with that of 2668: 1738: 3118: 3104: 2954:of Czernihow to their courtiers. In 1785, 1501:– Crown and Lithuanian Master of the Hunt; 1182:), who kept the records of Sejm meetings. 1172:). The Marshal chose the Secretary of the 251:Senators, the foremost was the Castellan ( 3064:Learn how and when to remove this message 2888:(1660), the Commonwealth officially lost 884:areschalus Curiae Magni Ducis Lithuaniae) 34:The Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth was a 2556:). The Borough Substarosta assisted the 1634:A Hetman's symbol of office was a mace ( 1612:The highest military officials were the 1573:– Crown and Lithuanian State Prosecutor; 1312: 41:of the period 1569–1795, comprising the 2038:remained in charge of the City Courts ( 1549:– Crown and Lithuanian Treasury Notary; 1533:– Crown and Lithuanian Judicial Notary; 1349:– Crown and Lithuanian Court Treasurer; 1323:– Crown and Lithuanian Grand Secretary; 1092:Then came the Great Writers (singular: 969:). They were seated among the Voivodes. 211:), the Archbishop of Gniezno served as 3369: 1279:) – carried the sword before the King; 852:Subcancellarius Magni Ducis Lithuaniae 622:(i.e., not subject to ecclesiastic or 192:, the Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth. 88:tripartite classification of authority 3099: 2958:gave fictitious title of starosta of 2934:of the former province took place at 1525:– Crown and Lithuanian Record-keeper; 1258:was set down by the secretary to the 1069:Next were 4 Referendaries (singular: 527:(1569), the two offices, Chancellor ( 119: 90:, it was, as with other contemporary 3005: 2867: 2599:List of borough and judicial offices 2530:The most important official was the 2067:s were similar to those of non-city 1882:Generał artylerii koronny i litewski 1541:– Crown and Lithuanian Great Notary; 1514:Regent kancelarii koronny i litewski 1397:– Crown and Lithuanian Sword-bearer; 993:– Equerry Castellans (there were 3). 819:cancellarius Magni Ducis Lithuaniae) 784:Cancellarius Ducis Magnis Lithuaniae 478:on the spot, without possibility of 195:The most important official was the 98:". There was, however, evidence of " 2572:) and common clerks ("subclerks" — 1980: 1607: 1320:Sekretarz wielki koronny i litewski 985:– Minor Castellans (there were 49). 977:– Major Castellans (there were 31). 546:The Chancellors' offices were the " 13: 3127:Royal and noble titles and honours 2930:was detached from Poland in 1667, 2900:. Furthermore, as a result of the 1711:; the Crown Field Clerk, 30,000). 1620:were not paid for their services. 1546:Pisarz skarbowy koronny i litewski 751:Mareschalus Magni Ducis Lithuaniae 601:return could afford to be stingy. 14: 3398: 2521:– Deputy Voivod (Deputy Governor) 1931:officer (literally, "Companion"); 1861:– Lithuanian Field Quartermaster; 1845:– Lithuanian Great Quartermaster; 990:Kasztelanowie Konarscy (Koniuszy) 868:areschalus Curiae Regni Poloniae) 786:) – Grand Chancellor of Lithuania 771:) – Grand Chancellor of the Crown 73: 3010: 2728:List of town and village offices 2336:– Deputy Voivod, Deputy Starosta 1538:Pisarz wielki koronny i litewski 1530:Pisarz sądowy koronny i litewski 1219: 1053:), Crown and Lithuanian. Only a 982:Kasztelanowie Mniejsi (Drążkowi) 974:Kasztelanowie Więksi (Krzesłowi) 854:) – Grand Treasurer of Lithuania 839:) – Grand Treasurer of the Crown 172:had been finalized when, in the 2812:Starosta generalny wielkopolski 2720:A village mayor was called the 957:– Distinguished Castellans (of 2938:, some 500 kilometers west of 2904:(1667), Poland-Lithuania lost 2874:Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth 1581:– Lithuanian Surveyor General; 1449:– Crown and Lithuanian Carver; 837:Subcancellarius Regni Poloniae 821:– Vice-Chancellor of Lithuania 805:– Vice-Chancellor of the Crown 753:) – Grand Marshal of Lithuania 738:) – Grand Marshal of the Crown 329:After 1565, the principle of " 29:Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth 1: 3001: 2828:Starosta generalny małopolski 1570:Instygator koronny i litewski 1434:– Crown and Lithuanian Royal 1360:– Crown and Lithuanian Court 1160:The office of Marshal of the 369:Grand Chancellor of Lithuania 361:Grand Chancellor of the Crown 2956:Stanisław August Poniatowski 2844:Burgrabia zamku krakowskiego 2526:Borough and judicial offices 2227: 1877:– Lithuanian Military Judge; 1853:– Crown Field Quartermaster; 1837:– Crown Great Quartermaster; 1671:, who commanded voivodeship 1522:Metrykant koronny i litewski 886:– Court Marshal of Lithuania 870:– Court Marshal of the Crown 803:cancellarius Regni Poloniae) 401:Grand Treasurer of Lithuania 393:Grand Treasurer of the Crown 385:Vice-Chancellor of Lithuania 377:Vice-Chancellor of the Crown 226:de non praestanda obedientia 132:of the First Commonwealth’s 7: 2969: 2709:The Bench was chaired by a 2054:s had no juridical powers. 1603:– Lithuanian Cellar-Master. 1509:– Court Master of the Hunt; 1383:nadworny koronny i litewski 1357:nadworny koronny i litewski 1346:nadworny koronny i litewski 875:Marszałek Nadworny Litewski 769:Cancellarius Regni Poloniae 653:had planned in the 1630s). 592:), which were kept by two " 421:Marszałek Nadworny Litewski 19:This article discusses the 10: 3403: 2706:and looked out for spies. 2470: 1781:– Lithuanian Field Hetman; 1761:– Lithuanian Grand Hetman; 1640:), which was added to his 1203:Trybunał Skarbowy Litewski 1038:As the name suggests, non- 859:Marszałek Nadworny Koronny 736:Mareschalus Regni Poloniae 718:List of Senatorial offices 671:suggestion to augment the 608:powers, exercised through 417:Court Marshal of Lithuania 413:Marszałek Nadworny Koronny 409:Court Marshal of the Crown 353:Grand Marshal of Lithuania 345:Grand Marshal of the Crown 207:having died out with King 3186: 3134: 1829:– Lithuanian Field Clerk; 1813:– Lithuanian Field Guard; 1797:– Lithuanian Great Guard; 1372:wielki koronny i litewski 1246:Drink was seen to by the 1199:Trybunał Skarbowy Koronny 1006:The Senate also included 844:Podskarbi Wielki Litewski 743:Marszałek Wielki Litewski 614:, which were the highest 604:The Chancellors also had 405:Podskarbi Wielki Litewski 357:Marszałek Wielki Litewski 339:, except for the post of 3377:Military ranks of Poland 3019:This article includes a 2782: 2669:Town and village offices 2075: 1874:Sędzia Wojskowy Litewski 1794:Strażnik Wielki Litewski 1739:List of military offices 1155:Grand Duchy of Lithuania 954:Kasztelanowie Wyróżnieni 776:Kanclerz Wielki Litewski 562:), Scriptors (singular: 490:. A Marshal's court had 397:Podskarbi Wielki Koronny 373:Kanclerz Wielki Litewski 349:Marszałek Wielki Koronny 190:Grand Duchy of Lithuania 182:Grand Duchy of Lithuania 100:rational-legal authority 47:Grand Duchy of Lithuania 25:administrative structure 3048:more precise citations. 2141:– Deputy District Judge 1869:– Crown Military Judge; 1866:Sędzia Wojskowy Koronny 1810:Strażnik Polny Litewski 1786:Strażnik Wielki Koronny 1565:– Lithuanian Treasurer; 1475:– Crown and Lithuanian 1460:– Crown and Lithuanian 1419:– Crown and Lithuanian 1334:– Crown and Lithuanian 1212:) were supervised by a 1147:("Greater Poland") and 618:for persons subject to 531:) and Vice-Chancellor ( 523:Chancellors. After the 474:). These courts passed 365:Kanclerz Wielki Koronny 326:for Minor Castellans). 2458:– Custodian of Bridges 1890:Regent Wojski litewski 1842:Oboźny Wielki Litewski 1802:Strażnik Polny Koronny 1757:Hetman Wielki Litewski 543:and internal affairs. 96:traditional domination 2928:Czernihow Voivodeship 2910:Czernihow Voivodeship 2595:) delivered summons. 2568:), Borough Scriptor ( 1858:Oboźny Polny Litewski 1834:Oboźny Wielki Koronny 1826:Pisarz Polny Litewski 1777:Hetman Polny Litewski 1771:– Crown Field Hetman; 1751:– Crown Grand Hetman; 1747:Hetman Wielki Koronny 1313:List of court offices 1129:Marshal, who chaired 810:Podkanclerzy Litewski 389:Podkanclerzy Litewski 201:Archbishop of Gniezno 61:, the King-appointed 3306:Poland and Lithuania 2936:Wlodzimierz Wolynski 2917:Partitions of Poland 2906:Smolensk Voivodeship 2609:– Borough Substarost 2398:– Master of the Hunt 2171:– Master of the Hunt 1850:Oboźny Polny Koronny 1821:– Crown Field Clerk; 1818:Pisarz Polny Koronny 1805:– Crown Field Guard; 1789:– Crown Great Guard; 1767:Hetman Polny Koronny 1112:Poczmistrz generalny 892:Voivodes (Palatines) 681:Bogusław Leszczyński 462:pisarz marszałkowski 454:sędzia marszałkowski 381:Podkanclerzy Koronny 94:, largely based on " 57:) consisting of the 3144:Commonwealth realms 2960:Nowogrod Siewierski 2894:Parnawa Voivodeship 2606:Podstarosta grodowy 2564:), Borough Notary ( 2538:podstarości grodowy 2028:Starosta niegrodowy 1702:Field Quartermaster 1698:Great Quartermaster 1116:Poczmistrz naczelny 698:s, tax collectors ( 275:Sejmiki Wojewódzkie 3021:list of references 2902:Truce of Andrusovo 2898:Dorpat Voivodeship 2890:Wenden Voivodeship 2652:– Borough Subjudge 2238:– District Marshal 1951:Towarzysz pancerny 1937:Towarzysz husarski 1498:koronny i litewski 1490:– Crown Cupbearer; 1472:koronny i litewski 1457:koronny i litewski 1446:koronny i litewski 1431:koronny i litewski 1416:koronny i litewski 1405:koronny i litewski 1394:koronny i litewski 1331:koronny i litewski 1291:Master of the Hunt 1256:Sigismund III Vasa 1120:Generał poczmistrz 1099:The Crown Keeper ( 284:pospolite ruszenie 120:Senatorial offices 3364: 3363: 3188:Former monarchies 3074: 3073: 3066: 2882:Tsardom of Russia 2868:Fictional offices 2778:– City Treasurer. 2746:– Advocate-Mayor; 2566:notariusz grodzki 2489:– Standard-bearer 2362:– Royal Cupbearer 2273:– Standard-bearer 2235:Marszałek ziemski 2133:– Royal Cupbearer 2105:– Standard-bearer 1660:and the Tatars). 1627:, Russia and the 1600:Piwniczy litewski 1578:Geometra litewski 1282:Koniuszy Wielki ( 1275:Miecznik Wielki ( 1195:Trybunał Litewski 1180:sekretarz sejmowy 931:Comes Castellanus 700:poborca podatkowy 651:Władysław IV Waza 611:assessors' courts 209:Zygmunt II August 205:Jagiellon Dynasty 178:Kingdom of Poland 43:Kingdom of Poland 3394: 3120: 3113: 3106: 3097: 3096: 3079: 3069: 3062: 3058: 3055: 3049: 3044:this article by 3035:inline citations 3014: 3013: 3006: 2976:List of szlachta 2950:, deputies, and 2884:. Following the 2790:Starosta grodowy 2754:– Council Clerk; 2649:Podsędek grodzki 2636:– Borough Regent 2552:) and Scriptor ( 2322:– District Clerk 2281:– District judge 2192:– District Clerk 2113:– District Judge 2024:Starosta grodowy 1991:Bełz Voivodeship 1981:District offices 1907:– Deputy Hetman; 1608:Military offices 1562:Skarbny litewski 1554:Kusztosz koronny 1231:incompatibilitas 1114:, also known as 1055:man of the cloth 1051:sekretarz wielki 1034:-related offices 616:appellate courts 444:, and a special 440:, a regiment of 332:incompatibilitas 3402: 3401: 3397: 3396: 3395: 3393: 3392: 3391: 3387:Polish nobility 3367: 3366: 3365: 3360: 3201:Austria-Hungary 3182: 3130: 3124: 3085:Feliks Koneczny 3077: 3070: 3059: 3053: 3050: 3039: 3025:related reading 3015: 3011: 3004: 2972: 2886:Treaty of Oliva 2870: 2796:Starosta sądowy 2785: 2730: 2671: 2660:– Borough Clerk 2644:– Borough Judge 2601: 2528: 2473: 2426:– Quartermaster 2230: 2208:Wojski mniejszy 2078: 2044:highway robbery 1983: 1741: 1674:levées en masse 1654:hetmani kresowi 1610: 1586:Wojski litewski 1557:– Crown Keeper; 1506:Łowczy nadworny 1315: 1289:Łowczy Wielki ( 1252:Royal Cupbearer 1222: 1191:Trybunł Koronny 1166:Marszałek Sejmu 1101:kustosz koronny 1036: 1016:Roman Catholics 1010:of Poland. 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Index

organizational
administrative structure
Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth
confederative
mixed monarchy
Kingdom of Poland
Grand Duchy of Lithuania
fiefs
Sejm
King
Senate
nobility
bureaucracy
Max Weber
tripartite classification of authority
monarchies
traditional domination
rational-legal authority
nobility's
laws
Pacta conventa
privy council
upper chamber
Sejm
parliament
diet
Senate
Bishops
Voivode
Castellan

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