Roman Nose was a Northern Cheyenne warrior and commander of Native American forces defending Plains Indians land against the westward expansion of the United States between c. 1860 and 1868.

Was Roman Nose a chief?

Roman Nose was not a Cheyenne chief but was a military commander who led war parties. He would be understood as a general today, not as a president who governed a people.

Was Roman Nose's name really "Roman Nose"?

Roman Nose's name was Woqini, which translates as "Hook Nose," but this was mistranslated by Euro-American writers as "Roman Nose."

How did Roman Nose die?

Roman Nose was killed in the Battle of Beecher Island on 17 September 1868 when he was shot in the back.

Roman Nose (Cheyenne Warrior)

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Definition

Roman Nose (Woqini, "Hook Nose", l. c. 1830-1868) was a Northern Cheyenne warrior known for his courage in battle, who became so famous among white settlers and the US military that they believed he was chief of the Cheyenne nation. He was regarded as invincible but was killed at the Battle of Beecher Island.

More about: Roman Nose (Cheyenne Warrior)

Timeline

c. 1830 - 1868
Life of Cheyenne warrior and military commander Roman Nose (Hook Nose).
c. 1860 - 1868
Cheyenne warrior Roman Nose leads Native American forces against the United States military and encroachments by white settlers.
17 Sep 1868
Cheyenne warrior Roman Nose is killed at the Battle of Beecher Island.