Brzesc Kujawski was formerly part of the German Empire. In the German Empire, the place was called Brest (Wartheland).
The place is now called Brześć Kujawski and belongs to Poland.
| Historical place name | Country | Administration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brzesc Kujawski | Russian Empire | Vloclavek | 1914 |
| Brześć Kujawski | Poland | Włocławek | 1921 |
| Brest | German Empire | Leslau | 1939 |
| Brest (Kujawien) | German Empire | Leslau | 1939 |
| Brest (Wartheland) | German Empire | Leslau | 1939 |
| Brześć Kujawski | Poland | Włocławek | 1945 |
| Brześć Kujawski | Poland | Włocławek | 1992 |