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Symon Petliura

Ukrainian military leader (1879–1926)

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Symon Vasyliovych Petliura was a Ukrainian revolutionary, politician and journalist. He was the Supreme Commander of the Ukrainian People's Army (UNA) and led the Ukrainian People's Republic during the Ukrainian War of Independence, a part of the wider Russian Civil War.

Quick facts

Born
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Place of birth
Poltava wd
Died
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Place of death
Paris wd
Citizenship
Russian Empire, Ukrainian People's Republic wd
Occupation
politician, theatre critic, journalist, writer, opinion journalist wd
Political party
Ukrainian Social Democratic Labour Party (1905–1919), Revolutionary Ukrainian Party (1900–1905) wd
Spouse
Olha Petliura wd

Positions held wd

  • Chairman of the Directorate of Ukraine (13 February 1919 – 25 May 1926)
  • Member of the Russian Constituent Assembly
  • Minister of Defense of Ukraine
  • president

Awards wd

  • Order of Symon Petliura
  • Military Cross
  • Iron Cross

Questions

When was Symon Petliura born?
Symon Petliura was born on 22 May 1879 in Poltava.
What positions has Symon Petliura held?
Positions held by Symon Petliura include: Chairman of the Directorate of Ukraine (1919–1926); Member of the Russian Constituent Assembly; Minister of Defense of Ukraine; president.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia (English): Symon Petliura · CC BY-SA 4.0
  2. Wikidata item Q212676 · CC0 1.0
  3. Image: Symon Petlura – 1919.jpg by н. (Public domain)

Last updated · facts checked 4 November 2026

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