Chief Seattle
Duwamish chief
About Chief Seattle
Lived 1786 – 1866 (aged 79–80). Chief Seattle was an American traditional leader or chief.
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Chief Seathl, Chief See-ahth, Seattle, si?al, Chief si?al, Noah, Chief NoahRelated people
Same field, nearest in time
Contemporaries
People whose lives overlapped Chief Seattle's
Frequently asked questions
Who was Chief Seattle?
Duwamish chief
When was Chief Seattle born?
Chief Seattle was born in 1786 in Washington Territory.
When did Chief Seattle die?
Chief Seattle died on 7 June 1866 in Port Madison Indian Reservation.
What was Chief Seattle's occupation?
Chief Seattle was a traditional leader or chief.
What nationality was Chief Seattle?
Chief Seattle was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Chief Seattle. https://biography.guide/chief-seattle/
MLA: "Chief Seattle." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/chief-seattle/.
Chicago: "Chief Seattle." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/chief-seattle/.
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