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Hetman


 

Hetman was the title of the second highest military commander (after the monarch) used in 15th to 18th century Poland and Grand Duchy of Lithuania, known from 1569 to 1795 as the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth.

Related Topics:
Monarch - 15th - 18th century - Poland - Grand Duchy of Lithuania - 1569 - 1795 - Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth

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This title (and its variants, ataman, otaman, wataman), was also used among Ukrainian and Russian Cossacks since the 16th century.

Related Topics:
Ukrainian - Russia - Cossacks - 16th century

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