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Rosalie La Flesche Farley

1861 – 1900

Native American feminist (1861–1900); child of Joseph LaFlesche

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Lived 1861 – 1900 (aged 38–39). Rosalie La Flesche Farley was an American women's rights activist.

Rosalie La Flesche Farley (1861–1900), was a Native American known for advocating for autonomy of the Omaha Tribe.

Farley nee La Flesche was born in 1862 on the Omaha Reservation. Her father Joseph La Flesche (1822–1888) was the head chief of the Omaha tribe. La Flesche Farley's siblings include Susette La Flesche, Susan La Flesche Picotte, and Marguerite La Flesche Diddock. Her half brother was Francis La Flesche. She and her husband advocated for autonomy when other family members advocated for "assimilation". La Flesche Farley acted as business manager for the Omaha tribe when the land ownership negotiations were occurring. She was active in financial affairs of the individual members as well as the tribe as a group.

La Flesche Farley died in 1900 at the age of 39. The village of Rosalie, Nebraska is named for her.

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1861, Omaha
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Parent
Joseph La Flesche

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Who was Rosalie La Flesche Farley?

Native American feminist (1861–1900); child of Joseph LaFlesche

When was Rosalie La Flesche Farley born?

Rosalie La Flesche Farley was born in 1861 in Omaha.

When did Rosalie La Flesche Farley die?

Rosalie La Flesche Farley died on 9 May 1900.

What was Rosalie La Flesche Farley's occupation?

Rosalie La Flesche Farley was a women's rights activist.

What nationality was Rosalie La Flesche Farley?

Rosalie La Flesche Farley was American.

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· Wikipedia: Rosalie La Flesche Farley

· Wikidata: Q24951567

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