20 June 1709Battle of PoltavaKost Gordienko
Leads Zaporozhian Cossacks aligned with Charles XII and Mazepa.
Historical records for Ukraine in 1709, rendered directly from the World History Database and ordered by month, day and event.
Leads Zaporozhian Cossacks aligned with Charles XII and Mazepa.
Supports Charles XII with Cossack forces during the Poltava campaign.
His Zaporozhian supporters retreat with Charles and Mazepa after defeat.
Loses his chance to secure Cossack autonomy through Swedish victory.
Escapes with Charles XII toward Ottoman territory after Poltava.
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