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Big Elk

Native American tribal chief · Lived 1765 to 1846 · aged 81

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.

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A typical day, 30 days to 18 August 2026

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Lived 1765 to 1846 · aged 81