Elena Kunitskaya
Olena Kunytska (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][3].
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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