Bzenica (; ) is a village and municipality in Žiar nad Hronom District in the Banská Bystrica Region of central Slovakia.
Geography
History The village was first mentioned in old charters in 1326 (Bezenche) as belonging to Levice feudatories. In the 16th century it passed to Repište and after to Banská Štiavnica. In the 16th century it belonged to noble families: Dóczy, Stefan and Zobony. In 1601 it passed to Šašov.
Population
It has a population of people (31 December ).
Ethnicity
Religion
Famous people Andrej Kmeť, scientist
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): 1798-1905 (parish B) Lutheran church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1812-1895 (parish B)
See also List of municipalities and towns in Slovakia
References
External links
https://www.e-obce.sk/obec/bzenica/bzenica.html Surnames of living people in Bzenica