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Qalebatuqo Hatuqay Shupako 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. These regions were Shapsugo-Natukhaj, Abdzakh, Chemguy, Barakay, Bzhedug, Kabardo-Besleney, Hatuqay, Makhosh, Bashilbey, Taberda, Abkhazia and Ubykh. His nominal reign therefore came to an end.

Death His death circumstances are not recorded in Russian, British or Circassian sources, and remain unknown.