Hetman of the Zaporizhian Host

The Hetman of the Zaporizhian Host (Ukrainian: Гетьман Війська Запорозького, Latin: Cosaccorum Zaporoviesium Supremus Belli Dux) was the head of state of the Cossack Hetmanate. The office was abolished by the Russian government in 1764.

Hetman of Cossack Hetmanate
Гетьман Війська Запорозького
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Most renowned and first official hetman of the Zaporizhian Host, Bohdan Khmelnytsky
StyleHis Serene Highness
(Його Ясновельможність)
ResidenceChyhyryn (originally)
Hetman Residence, Baturyn
AppointerGeneral Military Council
Formation26 January 1648
First holderBohdan Khmelnytsky
Final holderKirill Razumovski
Abolished17 November 1764
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