White Eyes
White Eyes, named Koquethagechton (c. 1730 – November 5, 1778), was Chief Sachem of the Lenape (Delaware) people in the Ohio Country during the era of the American Revolution. Sometimes known as George White Eyes, or Captain Grey Eyes al. Sir William, his given name in Lenape was rendered in many spelling variations in colonial records.
By 1773 he was Speaker of the Delaware Head Council and known as one of the most important councilors. White Eyes was a war chief and a tireless mediator in turbulent times, negotiating the first Native American treaties with the fledgling United States, and always working toward his ultimate goal of establishing a secure Native American territory. His assassination by an American militia officer is believed to have been covered up by United States officials.
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