Wyandanch (sachem)

Wyandanch
Montaukett leader
Personal details
Bornc. 1571
Died1659 (aged 87–88)
Resting placeNew York, United States

Wyandanch (c. 1571 – 1659[1]) was a sachem of the Montaukett Indians in the mid-17th century on eastern Long Island.[2] Initially he was a minor chief among the Montaukett,[3] but due to his skillful manipulation of various alliances and his accommodating stance towards the European colonists who gave him substantial military and economic support, he eventually became an influential "alliance chief" (a sachem who was responsible for maintaining friendly relations between his tribe and the settlers).[3]

  1. ^ "Wyandanch, Grand Sachem of Montaukett". Geni. 27 June 2007. Retrieved 15 November 2021.
  2. ^ Strong, pg. 48
  3. ^ a b Strong, pg. 54