Klucznik
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Klucznik | |
Coordinates: 53°45′31″N 20°46′25″E / 53.75861°N 20.77361°E | |
Country | Poland |
Voivodeship | Warmian-Masurian |
County | Olsztyn County |
Gmina | Barczewo |
Population | 80 |
Klucznik [ˈklut͡ʂɲik] (German: Klutznick; 1938-1945:Klausen) is a village in the administrative district of Gmina Barczewo, within Olsztyn County, Warmian-Masurian Voivodeship, in northern Poland.[1] It lies approximately 11 kilometres (7 mi) south-east of Barczewo and 19 km (12 mi) east of the regional capital Olsztyn.
While traditionally Prussian, with the Second Peace of Thorn in 1466 the area became part of the Kingdom of Poland until 1772; 1772-1945 Kingdom of Prussia and Germany (East Prussia).
The village has a population of 80.
Notable residents
- Otto Parschau (1890-1916) World War I pilot, helped test the pioneering version of the synchronization gear with Anthony Fokker
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Coordinates: 53°45′31″N 20°46′25″E / 53.75861°N 20.77361°E