Crazy Horse

Full Name: Tȟašúŋke Witkó
Profession: Native American War Leader

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Biography: Crazy Horse was a Native American war leader of the Oglala Lakota tribe. Known for his courage and ferocity in battle, he is celebrated as one of the greatest and most recognized warriors in the history of the Native Americans. His commitment to preserving the traditions and values of the Lakota people led him to resist white encroachment into the tribe's lands in the Northern Great Plains.

One of Crazy Horse's most famous battles was the Battle of the Little Bighorn in 1876. Here, he led a group of warriors in a fight against the 7th Cavalry Regiment of the United States Army, led by Lieutenant Colonel George Armstrong Custer. The result was a tremendous victory for the Lakota, Cheyenne, and Arapaho tribes, and a devastating defeat for the U.S. Army.

Despite his successful resistance, the increasing pressure from the U.S. military eventually led to Crazy Horse’s surrender in 1877. Later that year, while under military arrest, a guard mortally wounded him during a struggle. Today, Crazy Horse is remembered as a symbol of Native American resistance and freedom, and his life continues to be celebrated in books, films, and a monumental mountain carving located in the Black Hills of South Dakota.

Born: December 4, 1840
Birthplace: Fort Robinson, Nebraska, USA
Star Sign: Sagittarius

Died: September 5, 1877 (aged 36)
Cause of Death: Bayonet wound