Skórzyn, Lubusz Voivodeship
For other places with the same name, see Skórzyn.
| Skórzyn | |
|---|---|
| Village | |
  Skórzyn | |
| Coordinates: 52°7′N 15°1′E / 52.117°N 15.017°E | |
| Country |
 Poland |
| Voivodeship | Lubusz |
| County | Krosno Odrzańskie |
| Gmina | Maszewo |
| Elevation | 60 m (200 ft) |
| Population | 260 |
Skórzyn [ˈskuʐɨn] (German: Skyren, 1937-45 Teichwalde) 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.
Before 1945 the area was part of Germany (see Territorial changes of Poland after World War II). The former German chancellor Leo von Caprivi died here on 6 February 1899. Following World War II the native German populace was expelled and replaced by Poles.
The village has a population of 260.
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Coordinates: 52°7′N 15°1′E / 52.117°N 15.017°E
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