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Voivod

Voivod (also spelled Vojvod, Wojwod, Voivode, Voievod). A term of Slavic etymology denoting a military commander, later the governor of a province(from "voi", plural "voie" - "warrior(s)", and "vodit'" - "to lead"). Used by medieval Hungarian, Polish, Romanian, Russian etc. states, similar to Turkish "Sanjaqbey".

Voivods

Romania
- Voivods of Wallachia
- Voivods of Moldavia

See also: Voivodship, Voivodina.

For the punk band see : Voivod (band).

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