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- NAME: Red Jacket
- OCCUPATION: Political Leader
- BIRTH DATE: 1750
- DEATH DATE: January 20, 1830
- PLACE OF DEATH: Buffalo, New York
- AKA: Sagoyewatha
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Red Jacket was a Native American Seneca chief best known for his magnificent oratory skills which kept him in power despite strong criticism from his people.
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Red Jacket was a Native American Seneca chief who was best known for his magnificent oratory skills which kept him in power despite strong criticism from his people, who believed he was double-dealing. Originally Otetiani, Red Jacket assume the name Sagoyewatha upon becoming a chief. His name Red Jacket comes from his wearing red coats while on the British side after the American Revolution.© 2013 A+E Networks. All rights reserved.
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