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Grochowiska, Świętokrzyskie Voivodeship

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For other places with the same name, see Grochowiska.
Grochowiska
Village
Country Poland
VoivodeshipŚwiętokrzyskie
CountyPińczów
GminaPińczów

Grochowiska [ɡrɔxɔˈviska] is a village in the administrative district of Gmina Pińczów, within Pińczów County, Świętokrzyskie Voivodeship, in south-central Poland. It lies approximately 9 kilometres (6 mi) south-east of Pińczów and 43 km (27 mi) south of the regional capital Kielce.[1]

The village is famous for the Battle of Grochowiska in 1863, one of the major engagements of the January Uprising.

References

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


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