- Allenstein (region)
Regierungsbezirk Allenstein was a "
Regierungsbezirk ", or government region, of thePrussia nProvince of East Prussia from 1905-45. The regional capital was Allenstein (Olsztyn).History
The government region was created out of the southern districts of Regierungsbezirk Gumbinnen and Regierungsbezirk Königsberg on
November 1 ,1905 .In 1945 following
World War II , Regierungsbezirk Allenstein was dissolved when East Prussia was partitioned betweenPoland and theSoviet Union according to thePotsdam Conference .Districts
As of
31 December ,1937 Urban districts
Landkreise
#Allenstein
#Johannisburg (Pisz today, Jańsbork between 1945-1946)
#Lötzen (Giżycko today, Lec between 1945-1946)
#Lyck (Ełk today)
#Neidenburg (Nidzica today, Nibork between 1945-1946)
#Ortelsburg (Szczytno today)
#Osterode (Ostróda today)
#Rößel (Rezsel today) (seat: Bischofsburg)
#Sensburg (Mrągowo today, Żądźbork between 1945-1947)
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