Chief Michikinikwa

Quick Facts

Significance:

Led a small confederation of Native American tribes in defeating federal army forces and sought peace prior to the Battle of Fallen Timbers.

Place of Birth:

Little Turtle Village near Fort Wayne

Date of Birth:

1752

Place of Death:

Fort Wayne

Date of Death:

July 14, 1812

Michikinikwa or Little Turtle was born in 1752 near Fort Wayne in Little Turtle Village. As a young warrior, he participated in defense of his village in 1780. He later led a small confederation of Native American tribes in defeating federal army forces in 1790 and 1791. Michikinikwa urged people to seek peace prior to the 1794 Battle of Fallen Timbers, where his forces were defeated by Anthony Wayne. He later died in Fort Wayne on July 14, 1812.