Gurk
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Gurk may mean:
See also: Krka
- A river in Carinthia, Austria: Gurk RiverGurk RiverThe Gurk is a river in Carinthia, Austria. It is the second longest river in that state after the Drava.A northern tributary of the river Drava, the 120 km long Gurk flows from under Nock Mountains, near the border of Austrian provinces of Styria and Carinthia. Its sources are two small lakes, the...
- A river in Carniola, Slovenia: Krka (Slovenia)Krka (Slovenia)The Krka is a river in the historic Lower Carniola region of Slovenia, a right tributary of the Sava.It sources at Gradiček near the village of Krka, about southwest of Ivančna Gorica and around southeast of Ljubljana, before flowing southeast...
- A market town in the District of Sankt Veit an der Glan, Carinthia: Gurk (town)Gurk (town)Gurk is an Austrian market town and former episcopal see in the District of Sankt Veit an der Glan, Carinthia.thumb|left|180px|Gurk Cathedral.- Location :...
- A borough of the municipality of GnesauGnesauGnesau is a town in the district of Feldkirchen in Carinthia in Austria.-Neighboring municipalities:...
in the District of Feldkirchen, Carinthia - A Catholic diocese: Diocese of Gurk-Klagenfurt
- People with the name Gurk:
- Eduard Gurk (1801-1841), Austrian painter
- Franz Gurk (1898-1984), German politician
- Hemma of GurkHemma of GurkHemma of Gurk is a saint and a founder of religious houses in Austria.-Life:Hemma was a member of the noble family of Peilenstein , related to the Liutpoldings of Bavaria and thus to Emperor Henry II. She was born Countess of Zeltschach and was brought up at the Imperial court in Bamberg by the...
(980-1045), saint and benefactress - Paul Gurk (1880-1953), German writer and painter
- Khe Gurk the Third (1420-1497), Welsh anti "lewd music" campaigner
- Gurk da Boy (1999-2008)
See also: Krka
Krka
Krka is the name for several rivers :* Krka , tributary of the Adriatic Sea in Croatia* Krka , tributary of the Sava in Slovenia* Gurk River , tributary of the Drava in AustriaOther meanings:...