Knyszyn

Knyszyn is a town in north-eastern Poland.

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Situated in the Podlasie Voivodship (since 1999), previously in Bialystok Voivodship (1975-1998).

Related Topics:
Podlasie Voivodship - Bialystok Voivodship

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Originally, belonged to Grand Duchy of Lithuania.

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In 1569 annexed by Polish crown. 1795 to Prussia, 1806 to Russia, 1919 back to Poland.

Related Topics:
1569 - Polish crown - 1795 - 1806 - 1919 - Poland

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1939-1941 Soviet Union, 1941-1944 Bialystok Bezirk asscociated to Gau East Prussia.

Related Topics:
1939 - 1941 - 1944 - Bialystok Bezirk - Gau East Prussia

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The place of death of the king Sigismund II of Poland, one of his favourite residence.

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