John Ross
(1790-1866)
1st principal chief of the Cherokee Nation
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John Ross (Cherokee: ᎫᏫᏍᎫᏫ, Guwisguwi, 'Mysterious Little White Bird'; October 3, 1790 – August 1, 1866) was the Principal Chief of the Cherokee Nation from 1828 to 1866; he served longer in that position than any other person. Ross led the nation through such tumultuous events as forced removal to Indian Territory and the American Civil War.
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3 October 1790 Jumo, (Alabama), Yazoo Lands, United States
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| Died |
1 August 1866 (aged 75)
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| Zodiac | Libra |
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