Opechancanough
c1545–1644, Algonquian leader, brother of Powhatan: led Jamestown massacre 1622.
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Taking over from his brother, Opechancanough established himself as the chiefdom’s de facto ruler and began planning a long-term strategy to expel the English from his territories.
How a Powhatan Tribal Chief Became One of Colonial America’s Greatest Military Leaders | James Horn | November 17, 2021 | TimeOpechancanough did not expect a single day’s attack, even such a well-executed one, would succeed in expelling the English straight away.
How a Powhatan Tribal Chief Became One of Colonial America’s Greatest Military Leaders | James Horn | November 17, 2021 | TimeOpechancanough’s strategy was therefore based on achieving a victory so crushing that the English could not possibly recover.
How a Powhatan Tribal Chief Became One of Colonial America’s Greatest Military Leaders | James Horn | November 17, 2021 | TimeThe "break" in the war came with the daring capture of Opechancanough himself by Governor Berkeley.
Virginia Under Charles I And Cromwell, 1625-1660 | Wilcomb E. WashburnThe war with Opechancanough continued throughout the fall and winter of 1644 and into the spring of 1645.
Virginia Under Charles I And Cromwell, 1625-1660 | Wilcomb E. Washburn
The raid was successful: Opechancanough was captured and brought back to Jamestown.
Virginia Under Charles I And Cromwell, 1625-1660 | Wilcomb E. Washburn"No, she was not Powhattan's daughter; I tell you that Opechancanough was her father," rejoined the other with some warmth.
From Farm House to the White House | William M. ThayerBut Opechancanough would go to Uttamussac, to the temple and the dead kings.
By order of the company | Mary Johnston
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