Rodna (formerly ''Rodna Veche''; hu, Óradna, Radna; german: Altrodenau) is a commune in Bistrița-Năsăud County, Transylvania, Romania. It is composed of two villages, Rodna and Valea Vinului (''Radnaborberek''). Its name is derived from a Slavic word, '' ruda'', meaning "

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", originally being known as ''Rudna'' in 14th century documents.

History

During the Late Middle Ages, the

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-inhabited village was sacked by the Mongols during their invasion of the Kingdom of Hungary. Between 1711 (

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) and 1918, Rodna was part of the Austrian monarchy, province of Transylvania;Handbook of Austria and Lombardy-Venetia Cancellations on the Postage Stamp Issues 1850-1864, by Edwin MUELLER, 1961. in Transleithania after the compromise of 1867. A post-office was opened in 1856, later named ''Ó-Radna'' ("Old Rodna").

Natives

* Florian Porcius *

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* Vasile Zavoda

References

Communes in Bistrița-Năsăud County Localities in Transylvania Mining communities in Romania Place names of Slavic origin in Romania {{BistriţaNăsăud-geo-stub