Ichnia Regiment
Military unit
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The Ichnia Regiment (Ukrainian: Ічнянський полк, romanized: Ichnianskyi polk) was one of the territorial-administrative subdivisions of the Cossack Hetmanate. The regiment's capital was the city of Ichnia, now in Chernihiv Oblast of northern Ukraine.[1]
| Ichnia Regiment Ічнянський полк | |
|---|---|
Coat of Arms | |
| Active | 1648 - 1649 |
| Country | Cossack Hetmanate |
| Type | Cossack Regiment |
| Garrison/HQ | Ichnia, Ukraine |
| Engagements | Khmelnytsky Uprising |
Regiment was raised by colonel Petro Holovatskyi in and around the town of Ichnia in January 1648,[2] during Khmelnytsky Uprising.[3] Shortly after Treaty of Zboriv, in October 1649, the regiment was disbanded. The regiment was reduced to 2 sotnias which were then transferred to Pryluky Regiment.
Commanders
All commanders were Colonels.[4]
- Petro Holovatskyi 1648-1649
- Stepan Holovatskyi 1649