Maleczewo
Maleczewo [malɛˈt͡ʂɛvɔ] (German: Malleczewen; 1938-45: Maletten)[1] is a village in the administrative district of Gmina Ełk, within Ełk County, Warmian-Masurian Voivodeship, in northern Poland.[2] It lies approximately 6 kilometres (4 mi) south-west of Ełk and 120 km (75 mi) east of the regional capital Olsztyn.
Maleczewo | |
|---|---|
Village | |
  Maleczewo | |
| Coordinates: 53°46′54″N 22°18′35″E | |
| Country |  Poland |
| Voivodeship | Warmian-Masurian |
| County | Ełk |
| Gmina | Gmina Ełk |
Before 1945 the area was part of Germany (East Prussia).
Notable residents
- Fritz Reck-Malleczewen (1884-1945), author
- Hermann Reck (1847-1931), politician
References
- "Former Territory of Germany" (in German). 2017-11-09.
- "Central Statistical Office (GUS) - TERYT (National Register of Territorial Land Apportionment Journal)" (in Polish). 2008-06-01.
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