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Szarlej, Kuyavian-Pomeranian Voivodeship

Coordinates: 52°42′55″N 18°19′02″E / 52.71528°N 18.31722°E / 52.71528; 18.31722
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Szarlej
Szarlej in 2010.
Szarlej in 2010.
Szarlej is located in Poland
Szarlej
Szarlej
Szarlej is located in Kuyavian-Pomeranian Voivodeship
Szarlej
Szarlej
Coordinates: 52°42′55″N 18°19′02″E / 52.71528°N 18.31722°E / 52.71528; 18.31722
Country Poland
Voivodeship Kuyavian-Pomeranian
CountyInowrocław
GminaKruszwica
Population
 (2011)
 • Total256
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Car platesCIN

Szarlej is a hamlet in Kuyavian-Pomeranian Voivodeship, Poland located in the Gmina Kruszwica, Inowrocław County. In March 2011, it was inhabited by 256 people.[1]

History

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In the 14th century, Szarlej was an important settlement in the Duchy of Gniewkowo.[2] In 1343, as the previous capital of the state, Gniewkowo, got burned down during the Polish–Teutonic War, Szarlej became the seat of the duke, and therefore, de facto capital of the state.[3]

References

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  1. ^ GUS: Ludność - struktura według ekonomicznych grup wieku. Stan w dniu 31.03.2011 r.
  2. ^ Władysław Biały. Ostatni Książę Kujawski by Józef Śliwiński. p. 30.
  3. ^ "Kazimierz III gniewkowski". poczet.com (in Polish). Retrieved 24 June 2021.