# Petro Doroshenko

_Hetman of Ukrainian Cossacks (1627–1698)_

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> Petro Dorofiiovych Doroshenko was a Cossack political and military leader, hetman of Right-bank Ukraine (1665–1672) and Russian voivode. His frequent change of allegiances between neighbouring powers has made the hetman a controversial figure in Ukrainian history.

## Quick facts

- **Born:** 1627 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q373942#P569))
- **Place of birth:** Chyhyryn ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q373942#P19))
- **Died:** 19 November 1698 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q373942#P570))
- **Place of death:** Volokolamsk ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q373942#P20))
- **Citizenship:** Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q373942#P27))
- **Occupation:** diplomat ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q373942#P106))
- **Education:** Kyiv-Mohyla Academy ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q373942#P69))
- **Spouse:** Hanna Polevets I; Efrosinia Yanenko-Khmelnytsky; Agafiya Yeropkina ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q373942#P26))
- **Positions held:** Hetman of Zaporizhian Host (17 June 1668 – 3 March 1669) ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q373942#P39))

## Questions

**When was Petro Doroshenko born?**  
Petro Doroshenko was born on 1627 in Chyhyryn.

**What positions has Petro Doroshenko held?**  
Positions held by Petro Doroshenko include: Hetman of Zaporizhian Host (1668–1669).

**Where did Petro Doroshenko study?**  
Petro Doroshenko was educated at Kyiv-Mohyla Academy.

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## Sources

- [Wikipedia (English): Petro Doroshenko](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Petro_Doroshenko) — [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/)
- [Wikidata item Q373942](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q373942) — [CC0 1.0](https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/)
- [Image: Petro Doroshenko 19.jpg by Unknown author Unknown author (Public domain)](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Petro_Doroshenko_19.jpg)

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## Cite this page

"Petro Doroshenko". DigiNepal. Last updated 3 November 2026. https://diginpl.com/people/petro-doroshenko. Retrieved 7 November 2026.