Kuliai
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| Kuliai | ||
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| Country |  Lithuania |
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| County | Telšiai County | |
| Municipality | Plungė district municipality | |
| Eldership | Kuliai eldership | |
| Population (2001) | ||
| • Total | 704 | |
| Time zone | EET (UTC+2) | |
| • Summer (DST) | EEST (UTC+3) | |
Kuliai is a town in Telšiai County, Lithuania. According to the 2001 census, the town has a population of 704 people.[1]
History
In June 1941, the local Lithuanian nationalists arrested the jewish inhabitants of the town.85 jews were murdered in a mass execution.[2]
Famous people
- Yosef Shlomo Kahaneman, a renowned rabbi was born in the town in 1886.
- Nosson Meir Wachtfogel, a renowned rabbi was born in the town in 1910.
References
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