Kesselsdorf
| Kesselsdorf | ||
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| Stadtteil of Wilsdruff | ||
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  Kesselsdorf | ||
| Coordinates: 51°02′N 13°36′E / 51.033°N 13.600°ECoordinates: 51°02′N 13°36′E / 51.033°N 13.600°E | ||
| Country | Germany | |
| State | Saxony | |
| District | Sächsische Schweiz-Osterzgebirge | |
| Town | Wilsdruff | |
| Population (1996-12-31) | ||
| • Total | 2,372 | |
| Time zone | CET/CEST (UTC+1/+2) | |
| Postal codes | 01723 | |
| Dialling codes | 035204 | |
| Website | ||
Kesselsdorf is a village in Saxony, Germany, part of the city Wilsdruff. It is located close to the Saxon capital city of Dresden.
The village is known for the decisive Battle of Kesseldorf between Austrians and Prussians on December 15, 1745 in the War of Austrian Succession.
Personalities
- Paul Daniel Longolius (1704-1779), writer
- Johann Christian Klengel (1751-1824), painter
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