Canonicus
Deceased Person
1565 – 1647
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Who was Canonicus?
Canonicus was a Native American chief of the Narragansett people. Although wary of the European newcomers, he bowed before superior armaments and surrendered a portion of the territory of his people to the immigrants without war. He ultimately proved to be a firm friend of Roger Williams and other English settlers.
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