Chief Seattle
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Seattle (c. 1780~86 – June 7, 1866; Lushootseed: siʔaɬ, IPA: [ˈsiʔaːɬ]; usually styled as Chief Seattle) was a 19th-century leader of the Duwamish and Suquamish peoples. A leading figure among his people, he pursued a path of accommodation to white settlers, forming a personal relationship with "Doc" Maynard. The city of Seattle, in the U.S. state of Washington, was named after him. A widely publicized speech arguing in favor of ecological responsibility and respect of Native Americans' land rights had been attributed to him.
For other uses, see Chief Seattle (disambiguation).
"Sealth" redirects here. For the ferry, see MV Sealth. For the camp, see Camp Sealth.
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| Born | c. 1780~1786[1][2] |
| Died | June 7, 1866(1866-06-07) (aged 85–86) Port Madison Indian Reservation |
| Resting place | Suquamish, Washington, U.S. |
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| Relations | Doc Maynard |
| Children | 8, including Princess Angeline |
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