Dobromierz [dɔˈbrɔmjɛʂ] is a village-sized municipality in Świdnica County, Lower Silesian Voivodeship, in south-western Poland.[1] The municipality lies approximately 16 kilometres (10 mi) north-west of Świdnica, and 61 kilometres (38 mi) south-west of the regional capital Wrocław.
Dobromierz | |
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Village | |
 Saint Archangel Michael Church | |
 Coat of arms | |
  Dobromierz | |
| Coordinates: 50°54′40″N 16°14′19″E / 50.91111°N 16.23861°E | |
| Country |  Poland |
| Voivodeship | Lower Silesian |
| County | Świdnica |
| Gmina | Dobromierz |
| Population | 800 |
| Website | http://www.dobromierz.pl/ |
It is the main municipality and the seat of the administrative district (gmina) called Gmina Dobromierz.
First mentioned as Vrideberch in a 1307 deed, it received town privileges about 1409. The area was the site of Frederick the Great's victory at the Battle of Hohenfriedberg (Hohenfriedeberg), fought between Austria and Prussia on 4 June 1745, during the War of the Austrian Succession.
It is the birthplace of Polish cyclist and Olympic medallist Stanisław Szozda.
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