Uncas
Uncas (c. 1588 – c. 1683) was a sachem of the Mohegans who made the Mohegans the leading regional Indian tribe in lower Connecticut, through his alliance with the New England colonists against other Indian tribes.
Uncas | |
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An 1874 illustration of Uncas killing Miantonomoh in 1643 | |
| Sachem of the Mohegans | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | c.1588 |
| Died | c.1683 (aged 94-95) New London, Connecticut Colony |
| Children | Oneco |
| Parent | Owaneco |
| Occupation | Tribal Chief, soldier |
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| Military service | |
| Allegiance | Mohegans New England Confederation |
| Rank | War Chief |
| Battles/wars | War with the Narragansett Pequot War King Phillip's War |
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