Olsztyn District
Okręg olsztyński (Polish)
District of Duchy of Wieluń
CapitalOlsztyn
History 
 Established
c. 1378
 Conquest of Duchy of Wieluń by Kingdom of Poland
1391
Contained within
  Country Duchy of Wieluń
Preceded by
Succeeded by
Wieluń Land
Kingdom of Poland

Olsztyn District[lower-alpha 1] was a district within the Duchy of Wieluń. Its capital was Olsztyn. It was formed around 1378 from Wieluń Land and existed until 1391 when duchy was conquered by Kingdom of Poland.[1] The city serves as a trade centre, with major rail and road connections, for the lake district. The Museum of Warmia and Mazury and a university are located in Olsztyn.

Notes

  1. Polish: Okręg olsztyński

References

  1. "Podziały administracyjne i urzędnicy (XIII-XVIII w.)". historiawielunia.uni.lodz.pl.
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