Pathkiller

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Pathkiller, (1749 to January 1827), was the Principal Chief of the Cherokee Nation, fought in the Revolutionary War for Britain and in the wars against American frontiersmen from 1783 through 1794. Pathkiller, a "fullblood," unacculturated Cherokee, became principal chief in 1811 and was the last individual from a conservative background to hold that office. Although Pathkiller remained principal chief through 1827, authority in the Cherokee Nation, after 1813, shifted to Charles Hicks.

Pathkiller was the mentor to John Ross, identifying the young Cherokee of Scots-Irish descent as the future leader of the Cherokee people.

Pathkiller is buried in New Echota Cemetery in New Echota, Georgia.

Preceded by Black Fox (chief)

Principal Chief of the Cherokee Nation 1811–1827

Succeeded by Charles R. Hicks