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Ismail Dogomuqo Berzeg | |
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Confederate Leader of Circassia (de facto) | |
In office 1827–1839 | |
Preceded by | Shuwpagwe Qalawebateqo (de jure) |
Succeeded by | Hawduqo Mansur (de jure) |
Princely Leader of the Ubykh | |
In office 1823–1846 | |
Preceded by | Saad Berzeg |
Succeeded by | Qerandiqo Berzeg |
Personal details | |
Born | 1763 Ubykhia, Circassia |
Died | 1846 Mecca, Ottoman Empire | (aged 82–83)
Children | 9 sons |
Military service | |
Allegiance | Circassian Confederation |
Battles/wars | Russo-Circassian War |
Hajji Ismail Dogomuqo Berzeg (1763–1846) was a Circassian military commander and politician who served as the 2nd leader of the Circassian Confederation from 1827 to 1839. He was also the princely leader of the Ubykh tribe and member of House of Berzeg. He took part in both military and political capacity in the Russo-Circassian War.[1][2] After 1838, he acted as a diplomat between Circassia and England.[3]