About George Tall Chief
Lived 1916 – 2013 (aged 96). George Tall Chief was an American politician.
George Eves Tall Chief (November 21, 1916 – August 11, 2013) was an American educator. He served as a chief in the Osage Nation.
Born in Arkansas City, Kansas, Tall Chief received his bachelor's degree from University of Central Oklahoma and his masters from Pacific University. Tall Chief taught history, nutrition and physical education in Oregon, Idaho, and Oklahoma. He also coached wrestling, football, and baseball. He was also a scout for the Baltimore Colts and liaison representative between Pacific University and the Dallas Cowboys. He served as chief of the Osage Nation 1982–1990. He then served as the president of the first Osage National Council. He died in Fairfax, Oklahoma.
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Who was George Tall Chief?
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When was George Tall Chief born?
George Tall Chief was born on 21 November 1916 in Arkansas City.
When did George Tall Chief die?
George Tall Chief died on 11 August 2013 in Fairfax, Oklahoma.
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George Tall Chief was a politician.
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George Tall Chief was American.
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