Bierzwnica

Bierzwnica
Village
Bierzwnica
Coordinates: 53°43′N 15°55′E / 53.717°N 15.917°E / 53.717; 15.917
Country Poland Poland
Voivodeship West Pomeranian
County Świdwin
Gmina Gmina Świdwin

Bierzwnica [bjɛʐvˈnit͡sa] (formerly German Reinfeld) is a village in the administrative district of Gmina Świdwin, within Świdwin County, West Pomeranian Voivodeship, in north-western Poland.[1] It lies approximately 13 kilometres (8 mi) south-east of Świdwin and 95 km (59 mi) east of the regional capital Szczecin.

Before 1945 the area was part of Germany. Following World War II the native German populace was expelled and replaced by Poles. For the history of the region, see History of Pomerania.

Famous Persons

  • August Wilhelm Leopold von Rahmel (1749 Reinfeld-1808) Royal Prussian Officer, poet, member of the Ramel/Rahmel Family (Herren von Ramel/Rahmel)

References

  1. ↑ "Central Statistical Office (GUS) – TERYT (National Register of Territorial Land Apportionment Journal)" (in Polish). 2008-06-01.


Coordinates: 53°43′N 15°55′E / 53.717°N 15.917°E / 53.717; 15.917

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