Ivan Vyhovsky

Ivan Vyhovsky (Ukrainian: Іван Виговський; Polish: Iwan Wyhowski / Jan Wyhowski; date of birth unknown, died 1664), a Ukrainian military and political figure and statesman, served as hetman of the Zaporizhian Host and of the Cossack Hetmanate for three years (1657–1659) during the Russo-Polish War (1654–1667). He succeeded 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 elements among the Cossacks.

Ivan Vyhovsky
Іван Виговський
Hetman of Zaporizhian Host
In office
21 October 1657  17 October 1659
Preceded byYurii Khmelnytsky
Succeeded byYurii Khmelnytsky
Personal details
Bornbeginning of the 17th century
Vyhiv, Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth
Died(1664-03-16)16 March 1664
Korsun, Cossack Hetmanate
SpouseOlena Vyhovska
ChildrenMariana, Ostap
ParentOstap Vyhovsky
Alma materKyiv-Mohyla Academy

Vyhovsky belonged to the Orthodox noble family of the Vyhovsky coat of arms Abdank.

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