Bohdan Khmelnytsky

Ukrainian military, political and statesman, Hetman of the Zaporizhzhya Army, head of Ukraine (1648–1657) during the Hetmanship
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Bohdan Khmelnytsky
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Bohdan Khmelnytsky

Summary

Bohdan Khmelnytsky is a human[1]. He was born in Zhovkva[2]. He was born on 1595[3]. He passed away in Chyhyryn[4]. He died on July 27, 1657[5]. He worked as a politician[6], military leader[7], and diplomat[8]. He ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (437 views/month, #6,864 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Bohdan Khmelnytsky was born in Zhovkva[2].
  • Bohdan Khmelnytsky was born in Chyhyryn[10].
  • Bohdan Khmelnytsky was born in Subotiv[11].
  • Bohdan Khmelnytsky died in Chyhyryn[4].
  • Bohdan Khmelnytsky was born on 1595[3].
  • Bohdan Khmelnytsky died on July 27, 1657[5].
  • Burial took place at Illinska Church in Subotiv[12].
  • Bohdan Khmelnytsky's father was Michał Chmielnicki[13].
  • Bohdan Khmelnytsky was married to Olena Chaplynska[14].
  • Among Bohdan Khmelnytsky's spouses was Anna Zolotarenko[15].
  • Bohdan Khmelnytsky was married to Hanna Somko[16].
  • A child of Bohdan Khmelnytsky was Tymish Khmelnytsky[17].
  • A child of Bohdan Khmelnytsky was Catherine Bogdanovna Khmelnytsky[18].
  • A child of Bohdan Khmelnytsky was Elena Khmelnytsky[19].
  • A child of Bohdan Khmelnytsky was Yurii Khmelnytskyi[20].
  • Bohdan Khmelnytsky held citizenship in Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth[21].
  • Bohdan Khmelnytsky held citizenship in Cossack Hetmanate[22].
  • Old Ukrainian was Bohdan Khmelnytsky's native language[23].
  • Bohdan Khmelnytsky's professions included politician[6].
  • Bohdan Khmelnytsky's professions included military leader[7].
  • Bohdan Khmelnytsky's professions included diplomat[8].
  • Bohdan Khmelnytsky held the position of Hetman of Zaporizhian Host[24].
  • Bohdan Khmelnytsky's religion is recorded as Eastern Orthodox Church[25].
  • Bohdan Khmelnytsky is recorded as male[26].
  • Bohdan Khmelnytsky's instance of is recorded as human[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Recorded place of birth include Zhovkva[2], a city in Ukraine[28], in Ukraine[29], founded in 1597[30]; Chyhyryn[10], a city in Ukraine[31], in Ukraine[32]; and Subotiv[11], a village of Ukraine[33], in Ukraine[34], founded in 1616[35]. Bohdan Khmelnytsky was born on 1595[3]. His father was Michał Chmielnicki[13]. Old Ukrainian was his native language[23].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], military leader[7], and diplomat[8]. Bohdan Khmelnytsky held the position of Hetman of Zaporizhian Host[24].

Personal Life

Spouses include Olena Chaplynska[14], a military personnel[36], of Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth[37]; Anna Zolotarenko[15], of Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth[38]; and Hanna Somko[16], of Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth[39]. Children include Tymish Khmelnytsky[17], a military personnel[40], 1632–1653[41]; Catherine Bogdanovna Khmelnytsky[18], of Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth[42]; Elena Khmelnytsky[19]; and Yurii Khmelnytskyi[20], a diplomat[43], 1641–1685[44], of Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth[45]. Bohdan Khmelnytsky's religion is recorded as Eastern Orthodox Church[25].

Death and Burial

Bohdan Khmelnytsky died on July 27, 1657[5]. He died in Chyhyryn[4]. The cause of death was stroke[46]. He is buried at Illinska Church in Subotiv[12].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Bohdan Khmelnytsky include Khmelnytskyi[47], a centre of oblast[48], in Ukraine[49], founded in 1431[50]; Order of him[51], an order[52], in Ukraine[53], founded in 1995[54]; Independent Presidential Regiment (Ukraine)[55], an infantry brigade[56], in Ukraine[57], founded in 1992[58]; Order of Bogdan Khmelnitsky[59], an order[60], in Soviet Union[61], founded in 1943[62]; Cherkasy National University[63], a university[64], in Ukraine[65], founded in 1921[66]; 14th Radiotechnical Brigade[67], an electronic warfare brigade[68], in Ukraine[69], founded in 1941[70], headquartered in Odesa[71]; Bogdan Khmelnitsky Melitopol State Pedagogical University[72], a university[73], in Ukraine[74], founded in 1923[75]; and National Academy of the State Border Guard Service of Ukraine[76], a border guard academy[77], in Ukraine[78], founded in 1992[79].

Why It Matters

Bohdan Khmelnytsky ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (437 views/month, #6,864 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[80] He is known by 83 alternative names across languages and contexts.[81]

Entities named for him include Khmelnytskyi[47], a centre of oblast[48], in Ukraine[49], founded in 1431[50]; Order of him[51], an order[52], in Ukraine[53], founded in 1995[54]; Independent Presidential Regiment (Ukraine)[55], an infantry brigade[56], in Ukraine[57], founded in 1992[58]; Order of Bogdan Khmelnitsky[59], an order[60], in Soviet Union[61], founded in 1943[62]; Cherkasy National University[63], a university[64], in Ukraine[65], founded in 1921[66]; and 14th Radiotechnical Brigade[67], an electronic warfare brigade[68], in Ukraine[69], founded in 1941[70], headquartered in Odesa[71].

FAQs

Where was Bohdan Khmelnytsky born?

Bohdan Khmelnytsky was born in Zhovkva[2].

Where did Bohdan Khmelnytsky die?

Bohdan Khmelnytsky died in Chyhyryn[4].

Who were Bohdan Khmelnytsky's parents?

Bohdan Khmelnytsky's father was Michał Chmielnicki[13].

Who was Bohdan Khmelnytsky married to?

Bohdan Khmelnytsky's spouses include Olena Chaplynska[14], Anna Zolotarenko[15], and Hanna Somko[16].

What did Bohdan Khmelnytsky do for work?

Bohdan Khmelnytsky worked as politician[6], military leader[7], and diplomat[8].

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