Episode 3 of 4
Death of Chodkiewicz
- When
- 24 September 1621
- Where
- Commonwealth camp
Grand Hetman Jan Karol Chodkiewicz died on 24 September 1621, shortly before the conclusion of the treaty negotiations.
The death of the Commonwealth's commander occurred during the siege. His passing happened just before the final peace terms were agreed upon, marking a significant leadership loss for the Polish-Lithuanian forces during the critical final phase of the battle.
Sources
- Battle of Khotyn (1621) Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-21
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