Pavlo Skoropadskyi
| Pavlo Skoropadskyi Павло Петрович Скоропадський |
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| Hetman of Ukraine | |
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In office 1917–1918 |
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| Preceded by | Mykhailo Hrushevsky (as President of Central Rada) |
| Succeeded by | Volodymyr Vynnychenko (Chairman of the Directory) |
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| Born |
3 May 1873 Wiesbaden, Germany |
| Died | 26 April 1945 (aged 71) Bavaria, Germany |
| Political party | Ukrainian People's Hromada |
| Spouse(s) | Oleksandra Durnovo |
| Children |
Danylo Skoropadskyi Maria Yelyzaveta Olena Skoropadska |
| Religion | Ukrainian Orthodox |
| Awards |
Order of St. George (1914) Order of St. Vladimir Order of St. Anna Order of St. Stanislaus |
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| Allegiance |
 Russian Empire (1891–1917) Ukrainian People's Republic (1917–1918)
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| Years of service | 1891–1918 |
| Rank | Lieutenant General |
| Battles/wars |
Russo-Japanese War First World War Invasion of Prussia Ukrainian War of Independence |
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| Noble family | Skoropadsky family |
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| Noble family | Durnovo family |
Pavlo Petrovych Skoropadskyi (Ukrainian: Павло Петрович Скоропадський; Russian: Павел Петрович Скоропадский, tr. Pavel Petrovič Skoropadskij; German: Paul Petrowitsch Skoropadskyj; 3 May 1873 – 26 April 1945) was a Ukrainian aristocrat, military and state leader, decorated Imperial Russian Army and Ukrainian Army general of Cossack heritage. Skoropadsky became a conservative leader in Ukraine following the Russian Revolution of 1917, a founder of a hetman dynasty and Hetman of Ukraine.
Pavlo Skoropadskyi was born into Skoropadsky family of Ukrainian military leaders and statesmen, that distinguished themselves since the 17th century when Fedir Skoropadsky participated in the Battle of Zhovti Vody.
The father of Pavlo Petro Ivanovych Skoropadsky (1834–1885) was a Cavalry Guard Colonel and a veteran of the Caucasian War (Subjugation of Circassia, 1863). Afterwards he served as a speaker (marshal) for the Starodub County Council (zemstvo) (1869–1885) until his death.
Pavlo's aunt Countess Yelyzaveta Myloradovych (née Skoropadska) (1832–1890) was a Ukrainian public activist. She was one of the main sponsors for foundation first Ukrainian scientific institution Shevchenko Scientific Society in Lviv. Her husband was Count Lev Myloradovych whose mother was from the Kochubey family.
The grandfather Ivan (1804–1887) also served as a speaker for the Pryluky County (1844–1847) and Poltava Governorate (1847–1852) councils. He also was known for building the Trostyanets Arboretum (today in Chernihiv oblast).
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