Prostki
Prostki [ˈprɔstki] (German: Prostken)[1] is a village in Ełk County, Warmian-Masurian Voivodeship, in northern Poland. It is the seat of the gmina (administrative district) called Gmina Prostki.[2] It lies approximately 15 kilometres (9 mi) south of Ełk and 128 km (80 mi) east of the regional capital Olsztyn.
Prostki | |
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Village | |
Building (probably restaurant) on the former border between Germany and Poland; German side | |
Prostki | |
Coordinates: 53°41′56″N 22°25′58″E | |
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Voivodeship | Warmian-Masurian |
County | Ełk |
Gmina | Prostki |
Population | 3,000 |
Website | https://archive.is/20130218094243/http://www.gok.prostki.info/ |
Before 1945 the area was part of Germany (East Prussia).
In 1656 the Battle of Prostken was fought nearby.
In 2006 the village had a population of 3,000.
Notable residents
- Ernst Meyer (1887–1930), German politician
- Michał Słoma, Polish rower
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References
- "Former Territory of Germany" (in German). 2017-11-09.
- "Central Statistical Office (GUS) - TERYT (National Register of Territorial Land Apportionment Journal)" (in Polish). 2008-06-01.
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