Major Ridge
Cherokee leader (d. 1839) · United States · On the map · Lived 1771 to 1839 · aged 68
The Ridge, later known as Major Ridge was a Cherokee leader, a member of the tribal council, and a lawmaker. As a warrior, he fought in the Cherokee-American wars against American frontiersmen.
Major Ridge is read about 45 times a day, in 6 languages.
A typical day, 30 days to 17 August 2026
The middle day of the days counted, so one week of news cannot move it. The line under it is the last 60 days, one point a day.
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Later, Major Ridge led the Cherokee in alliances with General Andrew Jackson and the United States in the Creek and Seminole wars of the early 19th century.
Country
United States
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1771 to 1839 · aged 68