massasoit

     

Massasoit Sachem or Ousamequin (c.1581-1661), was the sachem, or leaer, of the Pokanoket, and "Massasoit" of the Wampanoag Confederacy. The term Massasoit actually means Great Sachem.

Trivia about massasoit

  • Legend says that in 1621 this chief's brother Quadequina brought popcorn to the first Thanksgiving
  • In 1621 this Wampanoag chief & about 90 of his people shared Thanksgiving with the Pilgrims
  • This name the Pilgrims used for a great Wampanoag chief means "great chief"

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