Leisnig
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| Leisnig | |
| Coat of arms | Location |
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| Administration | |
| Country |  Germany |
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| State | Saxony |
| Admin. region | Leipzig |
| District | Döbeln |
| Town subdivisions | 13 |
| Mayor | Heiner Stephan (CDU) |
| Basic statistics | |
| Area | 29.96 km² (11.6 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 161 m (528 ft) |
| Population | 6,854 (31/12/2006) |
| - Density | 229 /km² (593 /sq mi) |
| Other information | |
| Time zone | CET/CEST (UTC+1/+2) |
| Licence plate | DL |
| Postal code | 04703 |
| Area code | 034321 |
| Website | www.leisnig.de |
Leisnig is a small town in the district of Döbeln, federal Free State of Saxony in Germany.
[edit] History
A settlement in this location was first mentioned in 1046. The town features Mildenstein Castle which is over 1000 years old. The house Markt 13 shows the coat of arms of the family Apian.
Leisnig was Friedrich Olbricht's birthplace. In 1944, he was involved in the July 20 Plot to assassinate Adolf Hitler, and was executed for his part in it.
[edit] External links
- http://www.leisnig.de - Official website of the city
- Castle Mildenstein
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