Canonchet
Canonchet (* 17th century; † 1676), also called Cononchet , was a sachem of the Narraganset, an Indian tribe in New England . He was a son of Sachem Miantonomo and led his tribe in King Philip's War (1675–1676). In 1676 he was captured by the English colonists while trying to provide food for his starving people. He was an opponent whose reputation and courage had won the respect of the white colonists. When he heard that he was going to be executed, according to tradition, he replied, “ I like it well. I shall die before my heart is soft, and before I have spoken a word unworthy of myself. "( That's okay. I should die before my heart softens and before I say something that's not worth mine. )
Canonchet is not to be confused with James Fenimore Cooper novel character Conanchet .
Individual evidence
- ↑ Wilcomb E. Washburn: Handbook of North American Indians . Volume 4 History of Indian-White Relations, Chapter: Colonial Indian Wars, p. 136.
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Canonchet |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Indian chief |
| DATE OF BIRTH | 17th century |
| DATE OF DEATH | 1676 |