Psheqo Akhedjaqo (Adyghe: Ахэджакъо Пщыкъо, romanized: Axədjaqo Pşıqo; Russian: Пшьской Аходягоко, romanized: Pshskoy Akhodyagoko; 1777–1838) was a Circassian politician, military commander and nobleman who took part in the Russo-Circassian War.[1]
Psheqo Akhedjaqo | |
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| Native name | Adyghe: Ахэджакъо Пщыкъо |
| Born | 1777 |
| Died | 1838 (aged 60–61) |
| Allegiance |  Circassian Confederation
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| Battles / wars | Russo-Circassian War |
Biography
editEarly life
editNot much is recorded about Akhedjqo, as Circassians did not write down their history, and all knowledge comes from Russian sources. Reportedly, he was born in 1777 in the Bzhedug region of Circassia. Probably of Bzhedug nobility, he was raised with a martial education.
Participation in the Russo-Circassian War
editSeveral reports state that Akhedjaqo was a respected person all around Circassia. His arrival made Circassians feel safe and Russian encampments worried. He had a permanent army of at least 6,000 horsemen,[2] and during hostilities his detachment reached 12,000 horsemen. He was famous for his victories over the Russian troops.[3] In addition to military skill, he was also a talented statesman.[4][5]
Death
editSources state that he died of an illness in 1838.[2][3][4][5]
References
edit- ^ Очерки по истории Адыгеи. Том 1. Майкоп, 1957. Под. Ред. Бушуева С. К.
- ^ a b Панеш А. Д. Западная Черкесия в системе взаимодействия России с Турцией, Англией и имаматом Шамиля в XIX в. (до 1864 г.). Майкоп, 2006
- ^ a b Самир Хамидович Хотко (2001). История Черкесии: в средние века и новое время. Петербургский гос. университет. ISBN 9785288029752.
- ^ a b Губжоков М.Н. История Адыгеи с древнейших времен до 1920 года // Раздел по культуре адыгов, 2009
- ^ a b А. В. Казаков. Адыги (черкесы) на российской военной службе.Воеводы и офицеры. Середина XVI – начало XX в. Биографический справочник. Нальчик, 2006