Kiernozia

Summary

Kiernozia [kʲɛrˈnɔʑa] is a town in Łowicz County, Łódź Voivodeship, in central Poland.[1] It is the seat of the gmina (administrative district) called Gmina Kiernozia. It lies approximately 20 kilometres (12 mi) north of Łowicz and 61 km (38 mi) north-east of the regional capital Łódź. It is located in the historic region of Mazovia.

Kiernozia
Town
Kiernozia Palace
Kiernozia Palace
Flag of Kiernozia
Coat of arms of Kiernozia
Kiernozia is located in Poland
Kiernozia
Kiernozia
Coordinates: 52°16′7″N 19°52′12″E / 52.26861°N 19.87000°E / 52.26861; 19.87000
Country Poland
VoivodeshipŁódź
CountyŁowicz
GminaKiernozia
Population
 • Total930
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Vehicle registrationELC
Voivodeship road

It is the birthplace (and burial place) of Marie Walewska (née Łączyńska), a mistress of Napoleon Bonaparte.

References edit

  1. ^ "Central Statistical Office (GUS) - TERYT (National Register of Territorial Land Apportionment Journal)" (in Polish). 2008-06-01.