Jedwabno [jɛdˈvabnɔ] is a village in Szczytno County, Warmian-Masurian Voivodeship, in northern Poland. It is the seat of the administrative district of Gmina Jedwabno.[1] It lies approximately 18 kilometres (11 mi) west of Szczytno and 32 km (20 mi) south-east of the regional capital Olsztyn. It is located in the region of Masuria.
History
In 1436, in records of the commander of Ostróda, a first time mention of the settlement of Gedwangen in the Prussian territory of Sassen is noted.[citation needed] The name Gedwangen includes the Prussian language words "gedian" thicket and "wangus" (cleared oak forest).[citation needed] A church was built at that time and the inhabitants are recorded to have lived mainly from forest beekeeping.[citation needed] Later Protestant settlers from other parts of Poland to Masuria introduced the name Jedwabno.[citation needed]
In the late 19th century, the village had a population of 700, solely Polish Protestants.[2] It hosted two annual fairs in the late 19th century.[2]
Notable people
- Maria Gurowska (1915-1998), Polish judge
References
- ^ "Central Statistical Office (GUS) - TERYT (National Register of Territorial Land Apportionment Journal)" (in Polish). 2008-06-01.
- ^ a b Słownik geograficzny Królestwa Polskiego i innych krajów słowiańskich, Tom III (in Polish). Warsaw. 1882. p. 551.
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