Bzenec

Article summary

Bzenec ( ; ) is a town in Hodonín District in the South Moravian Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 4,500 inhabitants. The town is located on the Syrovinka Stream, on the border between the Lower Morava Valley and Kyjov Hills. Bzenec was founded in the early 11th century at the latest and became a town in 1330 at the latest. The main landmark of the town is the Bzenec Castle, built in the neo-Gothic style. Bzenec is known for viticulture, growing fruit and vinegar production.

Key claims

1. date of foundation: 1330 — source: Wikipedia · confidence 0.95
2. date of foundation: 1864 — source: Wikipedia · confidence 0.95
3. population: 4,500 inhabitants — source: Wikipedia · confidence 0.95

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1. Summarise the article in your own words. Which single claim would you verify first, and why?
2. The record states that the date of foundation is "1330". What evidence would count against this claim?
3. The record states that the date of foundation is "1864". What evidence would count against this claim?
4. The record states that the population is "4,500 inhabitants". What evidence would count against this claim?
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6. If two sources disagreed about one of these facts, what would you need in order to trust one over the other?

Bibliography

1. Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?oldid=1368807266