Kosh otaman

Kosh otaman

Koshovyi Otaman ( _uk. Кошовий отаман, lit. Otaman of the Host) was the highest military ranks of the Zaporizhian Cossacks from the 16th century. It was elected by the elders of the Zaporozhian Host. [ [http://history.franko.lviv.ua/IIk_5.htm Коновалець Євген ] ] In 1723 this rank was replaced by a Nakazny Ataman, nominated by the Tsar of Russia. Among most famous Koshovyi Otamans were Ivan Pidkova and Ivan Sirko.

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