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Little Turtle

American  

noun

  1. Michikinikwa, 1752?–1812, leader of the Miami tribe.


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Though Brant eschewed warfare, Little Turtle and Blue Jacket led 1,000 Indian fighters in 1791 against an equal number of Americans commanded by General Arthur St. Clair.

From Textbooks ● Jan. 18, 2018

General Wayne’s defeat of Little Turtle and Blue Jacket probably played an important role in the outcome, for Britain might otherwise have kept its northwest forts and continued to support its Indian allies.

From Textbooks ● Jan. 18, 2018

Why give more prominence to Chief Little Turtle than to Ben Franklin?

From New York Times ● Apr. 8, 2016

He carved a little turtle on Sala-thiel's breast, named him Little Turtle, made him his heir.

From Time Magazine Archive

The strategy of Little Turtle and his chiefs was excellent.

From Boys' Book of Indian Warriors and Heroic Indian Women by Edwin L. (Edwin Legrand) Sabin

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