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Micanopy

c. 1780–1849 · 19th century

Micanopy was a principal chief of the Seminole in Florida. He was among the leaders of the Second Seminole War, taking part in the attack on Major Dade's column in December 1835. Captured in 1837, he was removed to Indian Territory, where he remained a leading chief until his death.

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Seminole Nation

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APA: The Epoch Institute. (2026). Micanopy. In The Epoch Institute Encyclopedia. https://the-epoch-institute.org/encyclopedia/micanopy
MLA: “Micanopy.” The Epoch Institute Encyclopedia, The Epoch Institute, 2026, https://the-epoch-institute.org/encyclopedia/micanopy. Accessed .
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