Entry #12390: Homosexual activity in Poland

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RegionPoland
IssueHomosexual activity
StatusLegal
Start Date(unknown)
End DateJan 1, 1815
DescriptionBefore the Polish partitions, no bans regarding homosexuality were ever mentioned, despite it being considered taboo. There was a time where "brotherly bonds" were made by two people of the same-sex, typically men. According to some historians, this could be considered same-sex marraige. Homosexuality was also weaponised to defame known figures; i.e. kings.
SourcesNo data regarding homosexuality being ever legally banned in this period.


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StatusLegal
Start DateJan 1, 1800
End DateJan 1, 1815
DescriptionBefore the Polish partitions, no bans regarding homosexuality were ever mentioned, despite it being considered taboo. There was a time where "brotherly bonds" were made by two people of the same-sex, typically men. According to some historians, this could be considered same-sex marraige. Homosexuality was also weaponised to defame known figures; i.e. kings.
SourcesNo data regarding homosexuality being ever legally banned in this period.