Olena Kunytska
Elena Kunitskaya (Ukrainian: Олена Куницька) (died 1684), was a Ukrainian Hetmana by marriage to Stefan Kunicki, Hetman of Ukraine (r. 1672-1684).[1][2] She was an influential figure among the Ukrainian Cossacks. She is known as a valuable political adviser to her spouse and for an act of military evacuation which caused the rival hetman to attempt to abduct her.[3][4]
Elena Kunitskaya Olena Kunytska Олена Куницька | |
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First Lady of Ukraine | |
In office 1672–1684 | |
President | Stefan Kunicki |
Preceded by | Maria Holub-Bahata |
Succeeded by | Hanna Polovets |
Personal details | |
Born | Olena Kunitska |
Died | 1684 |
Spouse(s) | Stefan Kunicki |
Occupation | Former First Lady of Ukraine |
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