Uncas
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Uncas was a 17th-century Mohegan sachem known for allying with English colonists and playing a pivotal role in regional conflicts in New England.
Aliases (1)
- John Uncas ×1
Statements (36)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
Mohegan sachem
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Native American leader → |
| activeIn |
17th century
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| ally |
Connecticut colonists
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English colonists in New England → |
| conflict |
King Philip's War
→
Mohegan–Narragansett conflicts → Mohegan–Pequot conflicts → Pequot War → |
| countryOfCitizenship |
Mohegan territory
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| ethnicity |
Mohegan
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| hasTitle |
chief of the Mohegan
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sachem → |
| influenced |
colonial–Native diplomacy in New England
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| influencedBy |
English colonial expansion in New England
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| knownFor |
alliances with English colonists
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leadership of the Mohegan tribe → role in regional conflicts in New England → |
| language |
Mohegan-Pequot language
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| legacy |
foundational figure in Mohegan history
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symbol of Native–colonial alliance politics in 17th-century New England → |
| memberOf |
Mohegan tribe
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| opponent |
Narragansett tribe
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Pequot tribe → Wampanoag allies during King Philip's War → |
| placeOfBirth |
Mohegan territory
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| placeOfDeath |
Mohegan territory
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| playedRole |
establishment of Mohegan dominance over local rivals
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power balance among southern New England tribes → |
| positionHeld |
sachem of the Mohegan
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| region |
Connecticut River valley
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New England → |
| religion |
traditional Mohegan spiritual beliefs
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| residence |
Mohegan territory along the Thames River
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village of Shantok → |
| strategicApproach |
using alliances with English to strengthen Mohegan position
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Referenced by (4)
| Subject (surface form when different) | Predicate |
|---|---|
|
Mohegan tribe
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Mohegan tribe ("John Uncas") → |
hasNotableLeader |
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Pequot War
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hasCommander |
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The Last of the Mohicans
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mainCharacter |