Ledeč nad Sázavou

Ledeč nad Sázavou
Town
Ledeč nad Sázavou Castle
Flag
Coat of arms
Country Czech Republic
Region Vysočina
District Havlíčkův Brod
Commune Světlá nad Sázavou
Municipality Ledeč nad Sázavou
River Sázava
Elevation 353 m (1,158 ft)
Coordinates 49°41′45″N 15°16′30″E / 49.69583°N 15.27500°E / 49.69583; 15.27500Coordinates: 49°41′45″N 15°16′30″E / 49.69583°N 15.27500°E / 49.69583; 15.27500
Area 22.25 km2 (8.59 sq mi)
Population 5,429 (2014-01-01)
Density 244/km2 (632/sq mi)
Postal code 584 01
Location of Ledeč nad Sázavou in the Czech Republic
Statistics: statnisprava.cz
Website: www.ledecns.cz

Ledeč nad Sázavou (Czech pronunciation: [ˈlɛdɛtʃ ˈnatsaːzavou̯]) is a town in the Vysočina Region, Czech Republic. It is located at around 49°41′45″N 15°16′30″E / 49.69583°N 15.27500°E / 49.69583; 15.27500. The Sázava River flows through the town.

History

Until 1918, the town was part of the Austrian monarchy (Austria side after the compromise of 1867), in the district of the same name, in Bohemia.[1]

A post-office was opened in 1852 (named Ledetsch).[2]

Gustav Mahler's mother, Marie Hermann, was born in Ledec on 2 March 1837. On 18 March 1857 she married his father Bernhard Mahler in Ledec.

References

  1. ↑ Die postalischen Abstempelungen auf den österreichischen Postwertzeichen-Ausgaben 1867, 1883 und 1890, Wilhelm KLEIN, 1967
  2. ↑ Handbook of Austria and Lombardy-Venetia Cancellations on the Postage Stamp Issues 1850-1864, by Edwin MUELLER, 1961.


This article is issued from Wikipedia. The text is licensed under Creative Commons - Attribution - Sharealike. Additional terms may apply for the media files.