Tenskwatawa, Shawnee Prophet
Person
Dates
- Existence: circa 1775 - November 1836
Biographical Information
Tenskwatawa, known as The Prophet, was a brother of Shawnee leader Tecumseh. He was a leader of Native American communities in the Ohio and Indiana regions and led men in the fight against U.S. military forces in the Battle of Tippecanoe.
Found in 1 Collection or Record:
Indiana history collection
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSP 113
Scope and Contents
The Indiana history collection comprises materials related to the history of Indiana, its statehood, and its role in the Civil War.
Dates:
1806 - 1863