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Tenskwatawa

1775–1836 · 19th century · Also known as Shawnee Prophet

Tenskwatawa, known as the Shawnee Prophet, was a Shawnee religious leader and the brother of Tecumseh. After a vision in 1805 he preached the rejection of alcohol and American goods and a return to Native ways, inspiring a movement across many nations. His standing fell after the Battle of Tippecanoe in 1811; he later lived in Canada and died in Kansas.

Tenskwatawa
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The Epoch Institute. (2026). Tenskwatawa. In The Epoch Institute Encyclopedia. https://the-epoch-institute.org/encyclopedia/tenskwatawa
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