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Sassacus (?1560–1627) Massachuset Pequot chief; born near present-day Groton, Connecticut. As a youth he fought the English colonists. Named chief about 1632, he lost roughly 700 people in one battle of the Pequot War. His death coincided with the virtual destruction of the Pequot nation. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Sassacus, their sachem, fled to another tribe, after his own people were defeated; but he was murdered by them, and his head was sent to his English enemies. |
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