Canonicus
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Canonicus (c. 1565 – 4 June 1647) was a Native American chief of the Narragansett. He was a firm friend of English settlers.
It was he who gave to Roger Williams the first land in Rhode Island, 1638.
He was succeeded by his nephew Miantonomoh.
[edit] Things named after Canonicus
- Four United States Navy ships have been named the USS Canonicus between 1863-1955.
- [www.canonicus.org]Camp Canonicus, an American Baptist camp in Exeter, Rhode Island.
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