# Danylo Apostol

_Hetman of the Ukrainian Cossacks_

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Last updated: 2026-11-03

> Danylo Pavlovych Apostol was Hetman of the Zaporizhian Host from 1727 to 1734. During Apostol's rule, Little Russia and the Cossack nobility increased their wealth and estates, at the same time being further incorporated into the Russian Empire.

## Quick facts

- **Born:** 4 December 1654 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q63362#P569))
- **Place of birth:** Velyki Sorochyntsi ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q63362#P19))
- **Died:** 17 January 1734 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q63362#P570))
- **Place of death:** Velyki Sorochyntsi ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q63362#P20))
- **Citizenship:** Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q63362#P27))
- **Occupation:** diplomat ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q63362#P106))
- **Education:** Kyiv-Mohyla Academy ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q63362#P69))
- **Spouse:** Uljana Іskricʹka ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q63362#P26))
- **Positions held:** Hetman of Zaporizhian Host (12 October 1727 – 29 January 1734) ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q63362#P39))
- **Awards:** Knight of the Order of St. Alexander Nevsky ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q63362#P166))

## Questions

**When was Danylo Apostol born?**  
Danylo Apostol was born on 4 December 1654 in Velyki Sorochyntsi.

**What positions has Danylo Apostol held?**  
Positions held by Danylo Apostol include: Hetman of Zaporizhian Host (1727–1734).

**Where did Danylo Apostol study?**  
Danylo Apostol was educated at Kyiv-Mohyla Academy.

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## Sources

- [Wikipedia (English): Danylo Apostol](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Danylo_Apostol) — [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/)
- [Wikidata item Q63362](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q63362) — [CC0 1.0](https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/)
- [Image: Anonymous Danylo Apostol.jpg by Anonymous ( Russia or Ukraine ) Unknown author (Public domain)](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Anonymous_Danylo_Apostol.jpg)

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## Cite this page

"Danylo Apostol". DigiNepal. Last updated 3 November 2026. https://diginpl.com/people/danylo-apostol. Retrieved 7 November 2026.