Skórzyn, Lubusz Voivodeship
Skórzyn [ˈskuʐɨn] is a village in the administrative district of Gmina Maszewo, within Krosno Odrzańskie County, Lubusz Voivodeship, in western Poland.[1] It lies approximately 10 kilometres (6 mi) north-east of Maszewo, 11 km (7 mi) north-west of Krosno Odrzańskie, 39 km (24 mi) north-west of Zielona Góra, and 71 km (44 mi) south of Gorzów Wielkopolski.
Skórzyn | |
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Village | |
![]() Skórzyn | |
| Coordinates: 52°06′54″N 15°01′16″E | |
| Country | |
| Voivodeship | Lubusz |
| County | Krosno Odrzańskie |
| Gmina | Maszewo |
| Elevation | 60 m (200 ft) |
| Population | 260 |
The former German chancellor Leo von Caprivi died here on 6 February 1899.[2]
References
- "Central Statistical Office (GUS) - TERYT (National Register of Territorial Land Apportionment Journal)" (in Polish). 2008-06-01.
- "Leo, count von Caprivi." Encyclopedia Britannica. February 17, 2018.
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