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Chomutov
Chomutov , Ger. Komotau, city (1991 pop. 53,107), NW Czech Republic, near the German border. Chomutov is an industrial center in a lignite-mining region and has industries manufacturing machine tools and various metal goods. Chartered in 1396, it was disputed by Roman Catholics and Protestants in the 16th cent. In the city are the 13th-century Church of St. Catherine and a 16th-century town hall with a museum. |
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Chomutov
Chomutov, Czech Republic Komotau Derived from the nickname of the first owner of the original farm. He was called chomŭt ‘ham‐fisted, or clumsy, person’.
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JOHN EVERETT-HEATH. "Chomutov." Concise Dictionary of World Place-Names. 2005. Encyclopedia.com. 31 May. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. JOHN EVERETT-HEATH. "Chomutov." Concise Dictionary of World Place-Names. 2005. Encyclopedia.com. (May 31, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O209-Chomutov.html JOHN EVERETT-HEATH. "Chomutov." Concise Dictionary of World Place-Names. 2005. Retrieved May 31, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O209-Chomutov.html |
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