The office of Namiestnik was introduced in Poland by the Constitution of Congress Poland (1815), in its Article 3 (On the Namiestnik and Council of State). The namiestnik was chosen by the Tsar from among the noble citizens of the Russian Empire or the Kingdom of Poland, excluding naturalized citizens.
The office of Namiestnik was established in Poland by the Constitution of Congress Poland (1815), as outlined in Article 3 (On the Namiestnik and Council of State). The namiestnik was selected by the Tsar from among the noble citizens of the Russian Empire or the Kingdom of Poland, excluding naturalized citizens.