(Sagoyewatha ), c1756–1830, Seneca leader. |
| Red Jacket Originally Segoyewatha. 1756?-1830. Seneca leader who advocated peace with the United States while resisting the geographic and cultural encroachment of settlers. |
Red Jacket
Seneca chief whose magnificent oratory masked his schemes to maintain his position despite double-dealing against his people's interests. His first Indian name was Otetiani, and he assumed the name Sagoyewatha upon becoming a chief. "Red Jacket" was his English name, a result of the succession of red coats he wore while on the British side during the American Revolution.
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