Jembulat Boletoqo

Jembulat Boletoqo (Adyghe: Болэтыкъо Джанболэт, romanized: Bolətıqo Dɉanbolət) was a Circassian military commander, politician, nobleman and leader of the Temirgoy region. He was one of the most influential figures in the Russo-Circassian War. He had a big influence on the entire Trans-Kuban region. He was famous for his courage and tough will. He had great influence among all Circassians, including the Abadzekhs, with whom he was associated with.

Jembulat Boletoqo
Болэтыкъо Джанболэт
Symbol of the Boletoqo clan
Prince of Chemguy
Preceded byMishawost Boletoqo
In office
1827–1836
De facto Prince of Chemguy
In office
1814–1827
Personal details
Born?
Temirgoy, Circassia
Died1836
Prochnyi Okop, Russian Empire
RelationsAytech Atajuq Boletoqo (father)
Military service
Allegiance Circassian Confederation Ottoman Empire
RankPrince
Battles/warsRusso-Circassian War

Hailing from the Temirgoy (КIэмыргъуэй) tribe and being the son of Aytech Khatajuq, he was born into a wealthy princely clan which held massive influence in the trans-kuban region.

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