Bielitz [Pol.: Bielsko-Biała]
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Town, until 1918 in Galicia, part of Austria-Hungary, with large Jewish population; subsequently in southern Poland, close to the border with the Czech Republic and Slovakia.
At the time of World War I (at least in 1918), Schenker's sister Sophie lived in Bielitz with her family.
Valerie Violin was born in Bielitz on February 13, 1885.
Contributor:
- Marko Deisinger