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Which city, today part of Russia, was named in honor of a Bohemian king in the 13th century?

Question #152035. Asked by pehinhota.
Last updated Apr 03 2025.
Originally posted Apr 03 2025 1:59 PM.

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This is Kalinigrad, which was originally called Koningsberg, meaning King's Mountain. It was established by Teutonic Knights in 1255 and named for the then King of Bohemia. The city was ceded to the Soviet Union after World War II ended in 1945. It is an exclave, between Poland and Lithuania.

link https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-18284828

link https://www.britannica.com/place/Kaliningrad-oblast-Russia

Apr 03 2025, 2:23 PM
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