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Cornplanter
(1732–1836)
Politician
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Cornplanter was a politician, best known for Legends of the Longhouse.
Quick Facts About Cornplanter
- Born
- January 1, 1732
- Died
- February 18, 1836
- Profession
- Politician
- Notable works
- Legends of the Longhouse
About Cornplanter
John Abeel III known as Gaiänt'wakê or Kaiiontwa'kon in the Seneca language and thus generally known as Cornplanter, was a Seneca chief and diplomat. As a war chief, Cornplanter fought in the American Revolutionary War on the side of the British. After the war Cornplanter led negotiations with the United States and was a signatory of the Treaty of Fort Stanwix (1784), the Treaty of Canandaigua (1794), and other treaties. He helped ensure Seneca neutrality during the Northwest Indian War.
Biography source: Wikipedia
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