Helena Czaplińska

Helena Czaplińska

Helena Czaplińska (died 1651), was a Ukrainian Hetmana by marriage to Bohdan Khmelnytsky, Hetman of Ukraine (r. 1648-1657). She was an influential figure among the Ukrainian Cossacks and known as "Helen of the Steppe". Initially married to Daniel Czapliński, her influence was seen as a threat as she was suspected to betray her second husband the hetman in favor of her loyalties of her former marriage. She was famously executed for treason by her stepson Tymofiy Khmelnytsky during the absence of her spouse.

References

E. Latacz. Czaplianski (także Czaplicki) Daniel // Polski Słownik Biograficzny .- Kraków, 1937. t. IV / 1, sekszyt 16- 96 s.- S. 175.

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