Portrait of Dmitry Vishnevetsky Bayda, 18th century, oil on canvas, National Museum of Ukrainian History
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Portrait of Dmitry Vishnevetsky Bayda, 18th century, oil on canvas, National Museum of Ukrainian History
License: public domain, Source: Wikimedia Commons, License terms and conditions

Dymitr Wiśniowiecki Bajda

First name:

Dymitr

Last Name:

Wiśniowiecki Bajda

Maiden name or alternative names:

Dmytro Iwanowycz Wyszneweckyj

Parents:

Iwan Wiśniowiecki i Nastazja Olizarowiczówna

Crest:

Korybut

Date of death:

1563

Place od death:

Stambuł

Profession:

starost

Biography:

Dmitry Wisniowiecki Bajda (born before 1535-1653), a kniaz, starosta of Cherkasy and Kanya. He spearheaded many raids against Crimean Tatars and Turks. For a short time in the service of Ivan IV the Terrible. Captured by deception and put to death by Suleiman the Magnificent. The hero of many legends and Ukrainian dumkas.