Drienov

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Drienov (Hungarian: Somos) is a village and municipality in the Prešov District in the Prešov Region of eastern Slovakia.

History

The village was first mentioned in historical records in 1284.

Geography

The municipality lies at an elevation of 226 metres (741 ft) and covers an area of about 20.26 km2 (7.82 sq mi) (2020-06-30/-07-01).[1]

Population

It has a population of about 2,254 people (2020-12-31).[2]

Notable people

  • Peter and Ivanka († 1285/1287) Aba – noblemen and warriors against the second Mongol invasion into Hungary (1285 - 1287)
  • Jolana Kirczová (* 1909 – † 1936) – art ceramic works
  • Albín Korem (* 1941 – † 2006) – writer

Genealogical resources

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

  • Roman Catholic church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1743–1895 (parish A)
  • Greek Catholic church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1773–1895 (parish B)
  • Lutheran church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1787–1895 (parish B)

See also

References

  1. ^ "Statistic of Slovak places by Dušan Kreheľ – Export". Archived from the original on 27 June 2021. Retrieved 5 July 2021.
  2. ^ "Statistic of Slovak places by Dušan Kreheľ – Export". Archived from the original on 9 June 2021. Retrieved 5 July 2021.

48°52′N 21°16′E / 48.867°N 21.267°E / 48.867; 21.267


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