Semen Paliy was a Ukrainian Cossack polkovnyk (colonel). Born in Chernihiv region, Paliy settled in Zaporizhia at a very young age and gained fame as a brave fighter and Zaporozhian Cossack. In 1685 Paliy moved to the right-bank Ukraine and joined the service of Polish king Jan Sobieski. During his years in Polish service Paliy proved himself as an able Cossack commander in wars against Crimean Tatars and Ottoman Turks. Wikipedia
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