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Horné Lefantovce

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Template:Geobox Horné Lefantovce (Template:Lang-hu) is a village and municipality in the Nitra District of the Nitra Region, in western Slovakia.[1]

History

In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1113. It was the ancestral estate of the medieval Elefánthy family, who built a 13th-century castle and a 14th-century monastery in the village.

Geography

The village lies in the centre of a west facing valley, at an altitude of around 190 metres and covers an area of 18.603 km². A small stream runs through the village, and drains into the Nitra River.

Facilities

The village has a public library a gym and football pitch.

See also

References

  1. ^ http://en.e-obce.sk/obec/hornelefantovce/horne-lefantovce.html

Genealogical resources

The records for genealogical research are available at the state archive "Statny Archiv in Nitra, Slovakia"

  • Roman Catholic church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1720-1940 (parish A)


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