Możdżany
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| Możdżany | |
|---|---|
| Village | |
  Możdżany | |
| Coordinates: 54°5′N 22°3′E / 54.083°N 22.050°E | |
| Country |
 Poland |
| Voivodeship | Warmian-Masurian |
| County | Giżycko |
| Gmina | Kruklanki |
| Population (approx.) | 70 |
Możdżany [mɔʐˈd͡ʐanɨ] (German: Mosdzehnen; 1930-1945: Borkenwalde) is a village in the administrative district of Gmina Kruklanki, within Giżycko County, Warmian-Masurian Voivodeship, in northern Poland.[1] It lies approximately 9 kilometres (6 mi) east of Kruklanki, 20 km (12 mi) east of Giżycko, and 107 km (66 mi) east of the regional capital Olsztyn.
Before 1945 the area was part of Germany (East Prussia).
The village has an approximate population of 70.
Notable residents
- Günther-Eberhardt Wisliceny (1912-1985), SS officer
- Dieter Wisliceny (1911-1948), SS officer
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Coordinates: 54°05′00″N 22°03′00″E / 54.0833°N 22.0500°E
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