Brzeszcze
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| Basic Information | |
| Country | Poland |
| Voivodeship | Lesser Poland Voivodeship |
| Population | 11 807 |
| Founded | 15th century |
| City rights | 1962 |
| Latitude Longitude |
50°00' N 19°09' E |
| Agglomeration | 11 807 |
| Density | 615,9/km² |
| Area code | +48 32 |
| Car plates | KOS |
| Economy and Traffic | |
| Administration | |
| Mayor | Teresa Jankowska |
| Municipal Website | |
Brzeszcze is a town in Oświęcim County, Lesser Poland Voivodeship in southern Poland, near Oświęcim.
It was founded in the 15th century and was owned by many rich Polish citizens, such as Dominik Gherri, the doctor of king Stanislaw August Poniatowski. The citizens were mainly fishermen and farmers. The town grew because of the anthracite coal mine, which was founded in the beginning of the 19th century. During World War II the town was a stronghold of Polish resistance, helping the prisoners of Auschwitz concentration camp. As of 2006, Brzeszcze has about 12000 citizens.
[edit] Economy
The economy of the town focus on an anthracite coal mine "Brzeszcze-Silesia" which is the biggest employer in the region, and one of the biggest in Voivodeship.
[edit] Sports
- Górnik Brzeszcze - The club was found in 1922 by Polish refugees from Czech Republic. The main sponsor of the club was the "Brzeszcze" mine.
[edit] Famous citizens
- Arkadiusz Skrzypaszek, winner of two Olympic gold medals
- Wlodzimierz Lubanski, Polish footballer
- Beata Szydło, Polish politician
- Kazimierz Bielenin, famous Polish archeologist
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