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Tanacharison | |
|---|---|
| Seneca tribe leader | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | c. 1700 Near Buffalo, New York |
| Died | October 7, 1754 Paxtang, Pennsylvania |
| Cause of death | pneumonia |
| Known for | Starting the French and Indian War |
| Nickname | Half-King |
Tanacharison (/ˌtænəxəˈrɪsən/; c. 1700 – 4 October 1754), also called Tanaghrisson (/ˌtænəˈɡrɪsən, ˌtænəxˈrɪsən/), was a Native American leader who played a pivotal role in the beginning of the French and Indian War. He was known to European-Americans as the Half-King, a title also used to describe several other historically important Native American leaders. His name has been spelled in a variety of ways.[a]
- ^ Misencik 2014, p. 179; Hodge 1907, v. 1, p. 526; Stanard 1906, p. 160; Dockstader 1977, p. 101.
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