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Joseph Brant

Mohawk war chief and diplomat · 1743-1807

Joseph Brant
Gilbert Stuart · Public domain

Thayendanegea led the Six Nations through the American Revolution and secured the Grand River lands.

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  1. 1743 · Ohio country
    Born along the Ohio River to Mohawk parents
  2. 1775 · London, England
    Travelled to London and was received at court before the Revolution
  3. 1779 · New York
    Led Six Nations forces for the British through the frontier war
  4. October 25, 1784 · Grand River, Ontario
    Obtained the Haldimand Grant on the Grand River for the Six Nations
  5. November 24, 1807 · Burlington, Ontario
    Died at his house on Burlington Bay

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