Ivan Vyhovsky

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Ivan Vyhovsky (Ukrainian: Іван Виговський Polish: Iwan Wyhowski) (date of birth unknown died 1664) was a hetman (or otoman) of the Ukrainian Cossacks during three years (1657–59) of the Russo-Polish War (1654–1667). He was the successor to the famous hetman and rebel leader Bohdan Khmelnytsky (see Hetmans of Ukrainian Cossacks). His time as hetman was characterized by his generally pro-Polish policies which led to his defeat by pro-Russian faction among the Cossacks.

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active years end date

1659-10-17

active years start date

1657-10-21

birth place

Ovruch, Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth

death date

1664-03-16

death place

Zaporozhian Cossacks, Korsun

order in office

Hetman of Ukraine

religion

Greek Orthodox Church

successor

Yurii Khmelnytsky