Opechancanough
Americannoun
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In 1622, though Chief Powhatan had died, his empire was still strong, led by his brother, Opechancanough.
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Chief Opechancanough did mount one more large attack on the settlers, in 1644, but by then the European population had grown and the Indian population had been decimated.
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Horn called Opechancanough’s attack “a massive and decisive blow designed to sweep the intruders from their lands, a repudiation of English occupation and everything the English stood for.”
From Washington Post
With his brother Opechancanough as his “war chief,” he could command nearly 1,500 warriors in times of battle.
From Washington Post
Powhatan’s warrior brother Opechancanough took over.
From Washington Post
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