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Satanta

A Kiowa chief known for his oratory and warfare.

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First appearance: VII: Beecher's Island

Satanta shows up with force in VII: Beecher's Island. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Satanta is mentioned among the southern chiefs who hear of Red Cloud's victory and are inspired to resist.
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  • Major Figures of the Indian Wars
  • Key Figures in Conflict

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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Closing

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