Oneco
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This article is about the Mohegan sachem and son of Uncas. For the unincorporated community of the same name, see Oneco, Florida.
"Owaneko" redirects here. For Owaneco, the father of Uncas, see Uncas § Early life and family. For the village in Illinois, see Owaneco, Illinois.
Oneco (sometimes called Owaneko) was a sachem of the Mohegans in the Connecticut Colony and the son of Uncas. During King Philip's War (1675–78), he was a battlefield commander and has been credited as one of the executioners of Canonchet. Later, he was the lead petitioner in a legal case that tested whether the Mohegan sachemate was a political entity equal to The Crown.
Quick Facts Sachem, Sachem of the Mohegan ...
Oneco | |
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Owaneko | |
Sachem of the Mohegan | |
Preceded by | Uncas |
Succeeded by | Caesar |
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Allegiance | Mohegan |
Rank | Commander |
Battles/wars | King Phillip's War |
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