Kuliai
Kuliai | |
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Town | |
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| Country |  Lithuania |
| County | Telšiai County |
| Municipality | Plungė district municipality |
| Eldership | Kuliai eldership |
| Population (2001) | |
| • Total | 704 |
| Time zone | UTC+2 (EET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+3 (EEST) |
Kuliai is a town in Telšiai County, Lithuania. According to the 2001 census, the town has a population of 704 people.[1]
History
In June 1941, the local Lithuanian nationalists arrested the Jewish inhabitants of the town. 85 Jews were murdered in a mass execution.[2]
Famous people
- Yosef Shlomo Kahaneman, a renowned rabbi was born in the town in 1886
- Nosson Meir Wachtfogel, a renowned rabbi was born in the town in 1910
References
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