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Ivan Mazepa, Ukrainian diplomat (born 1639)

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Ivan Mazepa

Hetman of Zaporozhian Cossacks from 1687 to 1708

Ivan Stepanovych Mazepa was the Hetman of the Zaporozhian Host and the Left-bank Ukraine in 1687–1708. The historical events of Mazepa's life have inspired many literary, artistic and musical works. He was famous as a patron of the arts.
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October 2

Day of the year

October 2 is the 275th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar; 90 days remain until the end of the year.
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