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Sitting Bear

Prestigious Kiowa warrior and medicine man (1800–1871)

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Also known as Satank · Set-Angya

Born: 1800
Died: June 8, 1871
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1.Stated in Set-angya (1800?–08 June 1871), Kiowa war chiefRetrieved 2017-10-09
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Occupation: traditional leader or chief

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Sét:àñ:gyà, commonly known as Satank, was a prestigious Kiowa warrior and medicine man. He was born about 1800, probably in Kansas, and was killed on June 8, 1871. An able warrior, he became part of the Koitsenko, the society of the bravest Kiowa warriors. He led many raids against the Cheyennes, the Sacs, and the Foxes. As the white settlers' importance increased, he raided settlements, wagon trains, and even army outposts.

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Sex or gender: male
Place of burial: Fort Sill Post Cemetery
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1.Stated in Find a GraveRetrieved 2023-05-03
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