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Encyclopedia Britannica - Main :: HEG-HIG |
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HETMAN (a Polish
Hauptrnann, head-man or captain; the Russian
title formerly in use in Poland; the Hetman Wielki, or Great
chief
office was abolished in 1792. From Poland the word was introduced into Russia
title for their head, who was practically an independent prince, when under the suzerainty of Poland. After the acceptance of Russian
rule
415 by the Cossacks in 1654, the post was shorn of its power . The title of "ataman " or "hetman of all the Cossacks " is held by the Cesarevitch. " Ataman " or " hetman " is also the name of the elected elder of the stanitsa, the unit of Cossack administration. (See COSSACKS.)End of Article: HETMAN If you wish, you can link directly to this article.
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