Efrosinia Yanenko-Khmelnytska
Efrosinia Yanenko-Khmelnytsky (died 1684), was a Ukrainian Hetmana by marriage to Petro Doroshenko, Hetman of Zaporizhian Host (r. 1665-1676). She was an influential figure among the Ukrainian Cossacks. She is known for her alleged life style, as she was said to have several extramarital affairs, and also for a myth regarding her importance for the independence of Ukraine.
Efrosinia Doroshenko Єфросинія Дорошенко | |
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First Lady of Ukraine | |
In office 1665–1669 | |
President | Petro Doroshenko |
Preceded by | Daria Dolgorukova |
Succeeded by | Anastasia Ihnatovych |
Personal details | |
Born | Efrosinia Yanenko-Khmelnytska |
Died | 1684 Yaropolchy |
Spouse(s) | Petro Doroshenko |
Occupation | Former First Lady of Ukraine |
References
- Степанков В. Петро Дорошенко // Володарі гетьманської булави: Історичні портрети / Автор передмови В. А. Смолій. — К. : Варта, 1994.— 560 с. — С. 288. ISBN 5-203-01639-9
- Любові Петра Дорошенка
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