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Opechancanough

American  
[oh-pech-uhn-kah-noh] / oʊˌpɛtʃ ənˈkɑ noʊ /

noun

  1. c1545–1644, Algonquian leader, brother of Powhatan: led Jamestown massacre 1622.


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In 1622, though Chief Powhatan had died, his empire was still strong, led by his brother, Opechancanough.

From Literature

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 Literature

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