Batorz [ˈbatɔʂ] is a village in Janów Lubelski County, Lublin Voivodeship, in eastern Poland.[1] It is the seat of the gmina (administrative district) called Gmina Batorz. It lies approximately 16 kilometres (10 mi) north of Janów Lubelski and 45 km (28 mi) south of the regional capital Lublin.

Batorz
Village
Mass grave of insurgents fallen in the Battle of Sowia Góra in 1863
Mass grave of insurgents fallen in the Battle of Sowia Góra in 1863
Batorz is located in Poland
Batorz
Batorz
Coordinates: 50°51′N 22°29′E / 50.850°N 22.483°E / 50.850; 22.483
Country Poland
VoivodeshipLublin
CountyJanów Lubelski
GminaBatorz
Population
 • Total982
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Vehicle registrationLJA

During the January Uprising, on 6 September 1863, the Battle of Sowia Góra was fought nearby, in which Polish insurgents and Hungarian volunteers were defeated by Russian troops.

References

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