# Big Elk

> Big Elk, also known as Ontopanga (1765/75–1846/1848), was a principal chief of the Omaha tribe for many years on the upper Missouri River. He is notable for his oration delivered at the funeral of Black Buffalo, the maternal grandfather of Crazy Horse, in 1813.

*Native American tribal chief*

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## Identity
- **Born:** 1765
- **Died:** 1846
- **Status:** deceased
- **Gender:** male

## Bio

Imported from discovery source: wikidata-dump

## Fame
- **Popularity score:** 38.9 / 100
- **Momentum:** 0.0 / 100  (trend: FALLING)
- **Historical depth:** 4.8 / 100
- **Now attention:** 0.0 / 100
- **Source confidence:** 30.0 / 100
- **Profile completeness:** 40.0 / 100

## Sources
- [Big Elk](https://ca.wikipedia.org/wiki/Big_Elk)
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- [Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2902208)

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