Cisy, Warmian-Masurian Voivodeship

For other places with the same name, see Cisy.
Cisy
Village
Country Poland Poland
Voivodeship Warmian-Masurian
County Ełk
Gmina Prostki

Cisy [ˈt͡ɕisɨ] (German: Cziessen; 1908-1945: Seeheim) is a village in the administrative district of Gmina Prostki, within Ełk County, Warmian-Masurian Voivodeship, in northern Poland.[1]

Before 1945 the area was part of Germany (East Prussia). The most famous family to have originated from here are the Szelemej's. Founded by an unknown patriarchal Szelemej, Ivan, Dmytro, Hryhory, Ihor, and Pavlo Szelemej are the successors of the dynasty.

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Coordinates: 53°45′56″N 22°34′34″E / 53.76556°N 22.57611°E / 53.76556; 22.57611

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