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Canonicus
1647Jun, 4

Canonicus

Canonicus, Grand Chief Sachem of the Narragansett (b. 1565)
Canonicus (c. 1565 – June 4, 1647) was a chief of the Narragansett Indian tribe. He was wary of the colonial settlers, but he ultimately befriended Roger Williams and other settlers.

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