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    Te·cum·seh
    /təˈkəmsə/
    • 1. (1768–1813) Shawnee Indian chief; also Tecumtha. His plan to organize a military confederacy of tribes to resist US encroachment was thwarted by the defeat of his brother, Tenskwatawa (c.1768–1834) (also called the Prophet), at Tippecanoe 1811. An ally of the British in the War of 1812, Tecumseh fought and died in Ontario at the Battle of the Thames.

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  2. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › TecumsehTecumseh - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

    6 days ago · Definitions of Tecumseh. noun. a famous chief of the Shawnee who tried to unite Indian tribes against the increasing white settlement (1768-1813) synonyms: Tecumtha. see more.

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      Shawnee: 1 n a member of the Algonquian people formerly...

  3. teachingamericanhistory.org › document › address-to-the-osageAddress to the Osage | Teaching American History

    Jun 27, 2024 · Tecumseh (c. 1768–1813) was a Shawnee warrior and leader. He worked with his brother Tenskwatawa and used his brother’s vision to attempt to forge all Native tribal nations into a single grand alliance to unite and retake their lands from whites.

  4. www.britannica.com › biography › William-Tecumseh-ShermanWilliam Tecumseh Sherman | Biography & Facts | Britannica

    Jun 24, 2024 · William Tecumseh Sherman (born February 8, 1820, Lancaster, Ohio, U.S.—died February 14, 1891, New York, New York) was an American Civil War general and a major architect of modern warfare. He led Union forces in crushing campaigns through the South, marching through Georgia and the Carolinas (1864–65).

  5. www.mywarof1812.com › leaders › tecumsehChief Tecumseh of the American Army - mywarof1812.com

    Jun 21, 2024 · Tecumseh took a force north, where they enlisted as allies of the British. Tecumseh joined British Maj. Gen. Sir Isaac Brock to force the surrender of Detroit in August 1812, a major victory for the British. Tecumseh's accumen in warfare was evident in this engagement.

  6. venere.it › en › the-meaning-and-history-of-the-name-tecumsehThe meaning and history of the name Tecumseh - venere.it

    Jun 24, 2024 · This article delves into the origins, meaning, and history of the name Tecumseh, examining its evolution, popularity, and notable personalities who have carried this distinguished name. Origins and meaning. Tecumseh is a name of Native American origin, specifically from the Shawnee tribe.

  7. babynames.com › name › tecumsehTecumseh: Name Meaning, Popularity and Info on BabyNames.com

    Jun 28, 2024 · The name Tecumseh is primarily a gender-neutral name of Native American - Shawnee origin that means Shooting Star. Click through to find out more information about the name Tecumseh on BabyNames.com.

  8. cnu.libguides.com › pspeoplenativeamericans › tecumsehTecumseh - Primary Sources: People - Native Americans - American...

    Jun 24, 2024 · Suggested terms to look for include - diary, diaries, letters, papers, documents, documentary or correspondence. Combine these these terms with the event or person you are researching.