Qalebatuqo Hatuqay
circassian politician and military commander
Qalebatuqo Hatuqay Shupako (Adyghe: Къэлэубатыкъо Хьатыкъуай ШIупакIо) was a Circassian politician and military commander who served as the leader of the Circassian Confederation from 1807 to 1827. He took part in the Russo-Circassian War. He is called "Kalabat-Oku Hatukwoi" by James Bell.
Biography
Early life
Not much is recorded about Qalebatuqo, as Circassians did not write down their history, and all knowledge comes from Russian and British sources. He had a brother named Kushmud. His exact birth date is not known. Of Circassian Natukhaj nobility, he was raised with a martial education.
Name
His name was Hatuqay and he was a nobleman of the House of Shupako belonging to the Qalebatuqo sub-branch.
Participation in the Russo-Circassian War
Qalebatuqo was a respected person all around Circassia and fought in the Russo-Circassian War.
Leadership
In 1807, Shupako Qalebatuqo self-proclaimed himself as the leader of the Circassian confederation, and divided Circassia into 12 major regions.
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