Marcin Kalinowski

ModernGeneralPoland-Lithuania1605 — 1652

Field hetman killed at the Battle of Batoh.

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Quick Facts

Born

1605

Died

1652

Country

Poland-Lithuania

Era

Modern

Occupation

General

Score Overview

Military (10%)38

Political (20%)31

Influence (20%)49

Legacy (20%)41

Leadership (15%)47

Strategy (15%)42

Total Score42.3

Marcin Kalinowski — Complete Timeline

1646 AD

Appointment as Field Hetman of the CrownPolitical Action◆ Major

Kalinowski was appointed Field Hetman of the Crown, the second-highest military office in Poland. This position gave him command over Polish forces in the field, but his leadership during the Khmelnytsky Uprising was mixed.

AppointmentHetmanPoland

Impact: national

1648 AD

Battle of KorsuńWar

Kalinowski was captured at the Battle of Korsu

Khmelnytsky UprisingBattleCaptivity

Impact: regionaltragic

1651 AD

Battle of BerestechkoWar◆ Major

Kalinowski participated as a commander in the Polish victory at Berestechko against the Cossacks. This was one of the largest battles of the Khmelnytsky Uprising and temporarily weakened the Cossack forces.

Khmelnytsky UprisingBattleVictory

Impact: regional

1652 AD

Battle of BatohWar◆ Major

Marcin Kalinowski commanded Polish forces against the Cossack and Tatar army at Batoh. The battle ended in a decisive Polish defeat, with Kalinowski killed in action. This defeat was a major setback for the Commonwealth during the Khmelnytsky Uprising.

Khmelnytsky UprisingBattleDefeatDeath

Impact: regionaltragic