Skarzyn, Masovian Voivodeship
Skarzyn | |
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Village | |
Skarzyn | |
| Coordinates: 52°35′58″N 20°20′12″E / 52.59944°N 20.33667°E | |
| Country | Poland |
| Voivodeship | Masovian |
| County | Płońsk |
| Gmina | Płońsk |
Skarzyn [ˈskaʐɨn] is a village in the administrative district of Gmina Płońsk, within Płońsk County, Masovian Voivodeship, in east-central Poland.[1] It lies approximately 5 km (3 mi) south-west of the town of Płońsk and 62 km (39 mi) north-west of the Polish capital Warsaw. It was established by Jan of Skarżyno of the Bończa coat of arms. Around 1436, Jan was granted the land on a knightly right from Bolesław IV, Prince of Mazovia.[2]
References
- ^ "Główny Urząd Statystyczny" [Central Statistical Office] (in Polish). Select Miejscowości (SIMC) tab, select fragment (min. 3 znaki), enter town name in the field below, click WYSZUKAJ (Search)
- ^ "6 wieków historii szlacheckiego gniazda rodu Skarzyńskich – majątku ziemskiego Skarzyn Abramy". 29 August 2016.