Książno was formerly part of the German Empire. In the German Empire, the place was called Schondorf (Kr. Wreschen).
The place is now called Książno and belongs to Poland.
| Historical place name | Country | Administration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Xionzno | German Empire | Wreschen | before the Versailles Treaty |
| Książno | Poland | Września | after the Versailles Treaty |
| Schondorf | German Empire | Wreschen | 1939 |
| Schondorf (Kr. Wreschen) | German Empire | Wreschen | 1939 |
| Książno | Poland | Września | 1945 |
| Książno | Poland | Poznań | 1992 |