The Battle of Berestechko (28 June – 10 July 1651) was fought between the Cossack Hetmanate and Crimean Khanate against the Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth as a part of the Khmelnytsky Uprising. Near the site of the present-day city of Berestechko in Ukraine forces of the Zaporozhian Cossacks and Crimean Tatars under the command of Hetman Bohdan Khmelnytsky, Otaman Tymofiy Khmelnytsky, Colonels Ivan Bohun and Fylon Dzhalaliy with Khan İslâm III Giray and Tugay Bey, who was killed in the battle, were defeated by the Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth's forces under the command of the Polish King John II Casimir, Prince Jeremi Wiśniowiecki, Hetmans Marcin Kalinowski and Stanisław Lanckoroński. It is considered to have been among the largest European land battles of the 17th century.
Battle of Beresteczko between Poles and Ukrainians starts
The Battle of Berestechko (28 June – 10 July 1651) was fought between the Cossack Hetmanate and Crimean Khanate against the Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth as a part of the Khmelnytsky Uprising.
Historical Significance
The Battle of Berestechko (28 June – 10 July 1651) was fought between the Cossack Hetmanate and Crimean Khanate against the Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth as a part of the Khmelnytsky Uprising.
Events Before
Oliver Cromwell's English New Model Army defeats a Scottish force in a surprise attack at the Battle of Dunbar
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French General Louis II of Condé arrested and imprisoned at Vincennes
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Dutch East India Company (VOC) management sets new guidelines
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Battle of Carbisdale: Royalist army under the Marquess of Montrose invades mainland Scotland from Orkney and is defeated
Battle of Carbisdale: Royalist army under the Marquess of Montrose invades mainland Scotland from Orkney and is defeated by a Covenanter army
French rebel Henri de la Tour Turenne signs treaty with Spain
French rebel Henri de la Tour Turenne signs treaty with Spain
Events After
Cape Colony, the first European settlement in South Africa, is established by the Dutch East India Company under Jan van
Cape Colony, the first European settlement in South Africa, is established by the Dutch East India Company under Jan van Riebeeck
Daughter of the Prince of Orange, Albertine Agnes marries William Frederick Prince of Nassau-Dietz
Daughter of the Prince of Orange, Albertine Agnes marries William Frederick Prince of Nassau-Dietz
Duke of Orleans joins Fronde rebels
Duke of Orleans joins Fronde rebels
Battle of Etampes: French army under Turenne beats Fronde rebels
Battle of Etampes: French army under Turenne beats Fronde rebels
John Johnson, a free African-Virginian, is granted 550 acres in Northampton, Virginia by his father
John Johnson, a free African-Virginian, is granted 550 acres in Northampton, Virginia by his father
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What happened on June 28, 1651?
- The Battle of Berestechko (28 June – 10 July 1651) was fought between the Cossack Hetmanate and Crimean Khanate against the Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth as a part of the Khmelnytsky Uprising. Near the site of the present-day city of Berestechko in Ukraine forces of the Zaporozhian Cossacks and Crimean Tatars under the command of Hetman Bohdan Khmelnytsky, Otaman Tymofiy Khmelnytsky, Colonels Ivan Bohun and Fylon Dzhalaliy with Khan İslâm III Giray and Tugay Bey, who was killed in the battle, were defeated by the Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth's forces under the command of the Polish King John II Casimir, Prince Jeremi Wiśniowiecki, Hetmans Marcin Kalinowski and Stanisław Lanckoroński. It is considered to have been among the largest European land battles of the 17th century.
- Why is Battle of Beresteczko between Poles and Ukrainians starts significant?
- The Battle of Berestechko (28 June – 10 July 1651) was fought between the Cossack Hetmanate and Crimean Khanate against the Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth as a part of the Khmelnytsky Uprising.