Majdan Sieniawski (Polish pronunciation: [ˈmajdan ɕɛˈɲafskʲi]) is a village in the administrative district of Gmina Adamówka, within Przeworsk County, Subcarpathian Voivodeship, in south-eastern Poland. It lies approximately 4 kilometres (2 mi) north-east of Adamówka, 29 km (18 mi) north-east of Przeworsk, and 58 km (36 mi) north-east of the regional capital Rzeszów.[1]

Majdan Sieniawski
Village
Church of Saint Nicholas the Bishop
Church of Saint Nicholas the Bishop
Majdan Sieniawski is located in Poland
Majdan Sieniawski
Majdan Sieniawski
Coordinates: 50°17′N 22°43′E / 50.283°N 22.717°E / 50.283; 22.717
Country Poland
VoivodeshipSubcarpathian
CountyPrzeworsk
GminaAdamówka
Founded17th century
Founded byMikołaj Sieniawski
Named forMikołaj Sieniawski
Elevation
206 m (676 ft)
Population
 • Total1,600
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Vehicle registrationRPZ
Voivodeship roads

History

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The village was founded in the 17th century. Initially it was called Dobropole, however, it was soon renamed to Majdan Sieniawski after its founder, nobleman Mikołaj Sieniawski from the Sieniawski noble family.[2] In 1835, August Czartoryski established an institute for poor elderly people in the village.[2] In 1881, the village had a population of 2,442, overwhelmingly Catholic by confession.[2]

Sports

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The local football club is GKS Majdan Sieniawski. It competes in the lower leagues.

Notable people

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  • Adam Gruca (1893–1983), renown Polish orthopaedist, inventor, and surgeon

References

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  1. ^ "Central Statistical Office (GUS) - TERYT (National Register of Territorial Land Apportionment Journal)" (in Polish). 2008-06-01.
  2. ^ a b c Słownik geograficzny Królestwa Polskiego i innych krajów słowiańskich, Tom V (in Polish). Warsaw. 1884. p. 915.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: location missing publisher (link)