The Third Partition of Poland occurred in 1795 and marked the final division of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth among three neighboring powers: Russia, Prussia, and Austria. This partition followed two earlier divisions in 1772 and 1793, which had already significantly reduced Poland's territory and sovereignty. The Third Partition effectively erased Poland from the map of Europe for over a century. As a result of the Third Partition, the Commonwealth was completely dissolved, and its lands were absorbed into the territories of the partitioning powers. This event led to a loss of national identity and sparked various uprisings and movements for independence among the Polish people throughout the 19th century.