Winnemucca (Paiute leader)
Winnemucca (c. 1820 – 1882) (also called Wobitsawahkah, Bad Face, Winnemucca the Younger, Mubetawaka, and Poito) was a Northern Paiute war chief. He was born a Shoshone around 1820 in what would later become the Oregon Territory.
Winnemucca | |
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| Born | c. 1820 |
| Died | 1882 |
| Other names | Wobitsawahkah, Mubetawaka, and Poito |
| Organization(s) | Tribe: Kuyuidika band, Northern Paiute (born a Shoshone) |
| Known for | Northern Paiute war chief |
| Spouse(s) | Tuboitonie, Old Winnemucca's daughter |
| Children | Sarah Winnemucca, Natchez Winnemucca, Frank Winnemucca,Mary Winnemucca ,and more |
| Relatives | Numaga (son or nephew) |
When he married the daughter of Old Winnemucca, he became a Paiute according to their tribal rules. They were of the Kuyuidika band of the Northern Paiute. His father-in-law honored him by naming him "Winnemucca the Younger". The name means "The Giver of Spiritual Gifts." Winnemucca the Younger became a war chief with the Kuyuidika.
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