Big Elk
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| Gender | Male |
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| Known for | A chief of the Omaha Indians, warrior, orator |
| Grandchildren | Susan La Flesche Picotte |
| Great grandchild | Caryl Picotte |
| Children | Standing Elk ; Mitain(daughter); Meumbane(daughter) |
| Date of birth | January 1,1770 |
| Died | 1846 |
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| ID | 3223456 |
Big Elk Life story
Big Elk, also known as Ontopanga, was a principal chief of the Omaha tribe for many years on the upper Missouri River. He is notable for his oration delivered at the funeral of Black Buffalo in 1813.
