This man is mentioned in the Yeven Mezulah, which states "I write of the Evil Decrees of [this man], may his name be obliterated..." for his forces decimation of Jewish civilians.
This man is mentioned in the Yeven Mezulah, which states "I write of the Evil Decrees of [this man], may his name be obliterated..." for his forces decimation of Jewish civilians. Following the Battle of Țuțora ("tsoo-TSO-rah"), this man was captured by the Ottomans, and after escaping, he ransomed all other prisoners taken in that battle. This leader allied with the Crimean Tatars and was victorious over members of the Potocki family at the battles of Zhovti Vody and Korsuń. The Czalpiński ("chahl-peen-skee") Affair, where this man was repeatedly robbed of his land, prompted this man to initiate his most famous action. A historical period called the (*) Ruin followed the death of this man and he signed the 1654 Treaty of Pereyaslav with Tsar Alexei Mikhailovich. A non-Razin leader of a 17th century rebellion, for 10 points, who was this first Cossack hetman?
This man is mentioned in the Yeven Mezulah, which states "I write of the Evil Decrees of [this man], may his name be obliterated..." for his forces decimation of Jewish civilians.
Bohdan Khmelnytsky (accept Bogdan Khmelnytsky)