Lithuanian Civil War (1697–1702)
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The Lithuanian Civil War of 1697–1702 (Lithuanian: Lietuvos vidaus karas (1697–1702 m.)[2]) refers to the conflict between the powerful Sapieha family, which dominated the internal affairs of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania, and the anti-Sapieha coalition, so-called Republicans or Confederates. The latter were composed of opposing noble families (Radziwiłł, Wiśniowiecki, Pac and Ogiński) that disliked Sapieha family's hegemony in the country.[1] The szlachta was mostly on the side of the Republicans as they were angry at Sapieha's abuse and the taxes imposed on them to finance the Grand Ducal Lithuanian Army, which was mostly loyal to the Sapiehas.[1]
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Part of Great Northern War | |||||||
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Anti-Sapieha Coalition
Supported by: | Sapieha family and allies |