The Saxons of Transilvania

German ethnic origins, established in the South and North-East of Transylvania in the mid-12th century.

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Richiș village Transilvania

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Richiş village – in the past Richişul, Richişdorf, Râchişdorf, Rechişdorf (in Saxon dialect Rechesdref, Reχestref, in German Reichesdorf, Reichersdorf, in Magyar Riomfalva), is localised in the Northern part of Sibiu County, in Podisul Tarnavelor (Tarnave Plateau) from Transilvania, under the jurisdiction of Biertan commune.

Localisation

Transilvania, Romania

County

Sibiu, Biertan commune

Population

792 inhabitants

First documentary attestation

Since 1283

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