Kesselsdorf
Kesselsdorf is a village in Saxony, Germany, part of the town of Wilsdruff. It is located close to the Saxon capital city of Dresden.
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Stadtteil of Wilsdruff | |
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Location of Kesselsdorf 
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| Coordinates: 51°02′N 13°36′E | |
| Country | Germany |
| State | Saxony |
| District | Sächsische Schweiz-Osterzgebirge |
| Town | Wilsdruff |
| Elevation | 319 m (1,047 ft) |
| Population (1996-12-31) | |
| • Total | 2,372 |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
| Postal codes | 01723 |
| Dialling codes | 035204 |
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The village is known for the decisive Battle of Kesseldorf between Austrians and Prussians on December 15, 1745 in the War of Austrian Succession.
Notable Persons
- Paul Daniel Longolius (1704-1779), writer
- Johann Christian Klengel (1751-1824), painter
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