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Events on Friday 24 September 1621 1
1560 – 1621Jan Karol Chodkiewicz (1560-1621)Died 24 September 1621, aged 61Chodkiewicz was Grand Hetman of Lithuania and one of the most celebrated military commanders of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth, known for victories over Swedish and Muscovite forces earlier in his career. He led the Commonwealth's defense at the siege of Khotyn against the Ottoman army but died of illness during the fighting. His leadership is credited with holding the fortress until a peace treaty ended the campaign.