Szöny

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Szöny
Szöny (Hungary)
Szöny
Location in Hungary
Coordinates: 47°43′60″N 18°10′0″E / 47.73333, 18.16667
Country Hungary
Elevation 377 ft (115 m)

Szöny or Szony is a town in the Central Europe nation of Hungary, it is located at 47°43'60N 18°10'0E and has an elevation of 115 metres.[1]

[edit] History

In the year 97 the Roman legion Legio I Adiutrix campaigned in the area.[2] The town was know as Brigetio to the Romans.[3] The town has one of the earliest records of conjoined twins - Helen and Judith.[4]

In June 1944, whilst under German occupation, the oil storage depot was attacked by the allies.[5]

[edit] References

  1. ^ Location of O-Szony -Falling Rain Genomics
  2. ^ LEGIONS OF THE IMPERIAL ROMAN EMPIRE
  3. ^ Latin Names of Modern Cities
  4. ^ Conjoined twins CBC news
  5. ^ CHAPTER IX TARGET: GERMAN OIL, JUNE, 1944.
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Coordinates: 47°43′60″N, 18°10′0″E