Horné Plachtince () is a village and municipality in the Veľký Krtíš District of the Banská Bystrica Region of southern Slovakia.
Geography
History In historical records, the village was first mentioned in 1243 (1243 Palahta, Palojtha, 1245 Palahta, Plahta, 1337 Palahta Superior). It belonged to nobles Doboy, Daszcoy and Simonfy. In 1685 it was pillaged by Turks. In 1776 it passed to ecclesiastical Rožňava’s Capitol.
Population
It has a population of people (31 December ).
Ethnicity
Religion
Famous people Milan Kňažko, actor and politician
Genealogical resources
The records for genealogical research are available at the state archive "Statny Archiv in Banska Bystrica, Slovakia"
Roman Catholic church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1689-1900 (parish B) Lutheran church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1731-1939 (parish B)
See also List of municipalities and towns in Slovakia
References
External links
http://www.e-obce.sk/obec/horneplachtince/horne-plachtince.html http://www.vychodnyhont.szm.sk/hplachtince.html Surnames of living people in Horne Plachtince