Opchanacanough

Opechancanough (/oʊpəˈtʃænkənoʊ/; 1554–1646) was the main chief of the Powhatan People. He followed his older brother Powhatan. He captured Captain John Smith. Opechancanough led the Powhatans in the Second and Third Anglo-Powhatan Wars. His tactics were not that diplomactic. He was captured and killed by the British in 1646. His name means "He whose Soul is White". Nectowance replaced Opechancanough as chief of the Powhatan.

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Category:1554 births
Category:1646 deaths
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