Uszyce
Uszyce | |
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Village | |
Uszyce | |
| Coordinates: 51°7′N 18°21′E / 51.117°N 18.350°E | |
| Country | Poland |
| Voivodeship | Opole |
| County | Olesno |
| Gmina | Gorzów Śląski |
Uszyce [uˈʂɨt͡sɛ] (German Uschütz) is a village in the administrative district of Gmina Gorzów Śląski, within Olesno County, Opole Voivodeship, in south-western Poland.[1] It lies approximately 11 km (7 mi) north-west of Gorzów Śląski, 28 km (17 mi) north of Olesno, and 58 km (36 mi) north-east of the regional capital Opole.
Prior to 1945 it was in Germany.
Notable residents
- Emanuel Kania (1827-1887), Polish composer born in Uszyce
- Gertrude Guillaume-Schack (1845–1903), German women's rights activist
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)