Treaty of Bila Tserkva

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Treaty of Bila Tserkva

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1651 peace treaty ending conflict between Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth and Ukrainian Cossacks.

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Origins & Early Life

The Treaty of Bila Tserkva was a peace treaty signed on 28 September 1651 (O.S. 18 September 1651), between the Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth and the Ukrainian Cossacks in the aftermath of the Battle of Bila Tserkva. It was signed for the Poles by Mikołaj Potocki, Marcin Kalinowski, Adam Kisiel, Stanisław Lanckoroński, palatine of Bratslav, Zbigniew Gorajski, castellan of Kyiv, and Mikolaj Kazimierz Kossakowski, deputy judge of Bratslav.

Career & Major Achievements

Signing for Lithuania were Prince Janusz Radziwill (1612-1655), Palatine Jerzy Karol Hlebowicz, and Wincenty Gosiewski. Signing for the Zaporozhian Host was Bohdan Khmelnytsky "on behalf of the entire host".

Enduring Legacy & Impact

According to the concluded agreement, the number of Registered Cossacks was reduced from 40,000 (the Treaty of Zboriv) to 20,000 and their residence restricted to the area of the Kiev Voivodeship. Additionally, the Brastlav and Chernihiv palatinates were given back to Polish governmental administrators, and the noblemen were permitted to return to their properties.

Chronological Milestones & Life Events

1. 1612: 1612 Milestone — Signing for Lithuania were Prince Janusz Radziwill (1612-1655), Palatine Jerzy Karol Hlebowicz, and Wincenty Gosiewski.
2. 1651: 1651 Milestone — The Treaty of Bila Tserkva was a peace treaty signed on 28 September 1651 (O.

Notable Quotes by Treaty of Bila Tserkva

“The Greek religion to which the Zaporozhian Host adheres is to be considered to have its ancient liberties according to the old laws” (1651)

Historical Fact-Check Quiz: Treaty of Bila Tserkva

True or False: “The Treaty of Bila Tserkva fully restored the Zaporozhian Host's pre-1651 military autonomy and unrestricted rights.”

Answer (FALSE ❌): The treaty actually restricted the Cossacks' numbers to 20,000 and limited their residence to the Kyiv Voivodeship, thus curtailing much of their previous autonomy.

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