Opechancanough
Americannoun
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With his brother Opechancanough as his “war chief,” he could command nearly 1,500 warriors in times of battle.
From Washington Post • Aug. 3, 2019
As the English took more and more land for tobacco planting, his successor Opechancanough plainly saw the balance of power tipping inexorably against his people and decided to strike while he could.
From Textbooks • Jan. 18, 2018
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.
From "Blood on the River" by Elisa Carbone
In 1622, though Chief Powhatan had died, his empire was still strong, led by his brother, Opechancanough.
From "Blood on the River" by Elisa Carbone
Overcome with terror, Opechancanough surrendered his vambrace, bow, and arrows; and his dismayed followers threw down their arms.
From History of the Colony and Ancient Dominion of Virginia by Campbell, Charles
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