Skórzyn, Lubusz Voivodeship

Skórzyn [ˈskuʐɨn] (German: Skyren, 1937-45 Teichwalde) is a village in the administrative district of Gmina Maszewo, within Krosno Odrzańskie County, Lubusz Voivodeship, in western Poland.[1] It lies approximately 10 kilometres (6 mi) north-east of Maszewo, 11 km (7 mi) north-west of Krosno Odrzańskie, 39 km (24 mi) north-west of Zielona Góra, and 71 km (44 mi) south of Gorzów Wielkopolski.

For other places with the same name, see Skórzyn.
Skórzyn
Village
Skórzyn
Coordinates: 52°7′N 15°1′E
Country Poland
VoivodeshipLubusz
CountyKrosno Odrzańskie
GminaMaszewo
Elevation
60 m (200 ft)
Population
260

Before 1945 the area was part of Germany (see Territorial changes of Poland after World War II). The former German chancellor Leo von Caprivi died here on 6 February 1899.[2]

The village has a population of 260.

References
  1. "Central Statistical Office (GUS) - TERYT (National Register of Territorial Land Apportionment Journal)" (in Polish). 2008-06-01.
  2. "Leo, count von Caprivi." Encyclopedia Britannica. February 17, 2018.



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