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Sitting Bull

Sitting Bull (1831-1890) was a Sioux Indian tribal chief. He played a key role in Rec Cloud's War, and later led a resistance against the US government.

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How tall is Crazy Horse?

According to most biographical accounts Chief Crazy Horse was approximately 5 ft. 7 in. to 5 ft. 8 in. He was considered small in stature compared to other Lakota. At the time of his final surrender a calvary captain witnessing his arrival noted that he was surprised to see that the "great Sioux warrior appeared no more than a small boy."

Who led Sitting Bull?

He lead the Lakota.

More specifically, he led the Hunkpapa Lakota Sioux.

Did Sitting Bull have any problems in his life?

Yes He was shot in the foot in a conflict with other native Americans which permenantly made him walk with a limp.

Also his wife and biological son died.

He also was forced off of his native lands.

Was sitting bull killed?

It was thought tha he was going to escape the Reservation with the Ghost Dancers and an order was issued for his arrest. Lt. Bullhead was sent to arrest Sitting Bull who refused to comply with the order. The Sioux in the village were outraged and a Sioux shot Lt. Bullhead who in turn shot Sitting Bull. Another office also shot Sitting Bull who then died. 15th December 1890

Was sitting bull the chief or was crazy horse?

No it sitting bull and crazy horse were not the leaders.

What does chief's name sitting bull mean?

When he was a boy, he was sent out into the wilderness, perhaps after cutting off a finger joint, and spent a week (or whatever) wandering around, perhaps smoking. He apparently dreamed of some important manly event involving a bull sitting down. When he returned, the tribal elders analyzed his dreams, and decided that the sitting bull dream was important enough to be considered for his 'Mans' name. After that, he was called, Sitting Bull, except possibly by his mother/grandmother who might have still called him by his child's name when they weren't around other men.

When did sitting bull go to jail?

upon capture from army while returning to states. he never made it to the jail cuz he escaped and the indian police shot him left him on road to die and told family to comes and ge thim, but they were too scared to do so.

Who were the parents of Chief Sitting Bull?

His father was called Jumping Bull and his mother was named Her-Holy-Door.

Can you die from face sitting?

Only if you're not careful. Make sure your partner can breathe properly and you'll be fine.

Is sitting bull a commoun noun?

Sitting Bull is a proper noun, it is the name of a person. A person's name is always a proper noun and is always capitalized.

What was Sitting Bulls wife name?

Sitting Duck, since she was so easily killed after the battle

What mistake by colonel george Custer led to his defeat by chiefs sitting bulll and Crazy Horse at the battle of big horn?

The Battle of the Little Bighorn, fought on June 25, 1876, near the Little Bighorn River in Montana Territory, pitted federal troops led by Lieutenant Colonel George Armstrong Custer (1839-76) against a band of Lakota Sioux and Cheyenne warriors.