John Sassamon
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| Gender | Male |
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| Born | Massachusetts |
| United States | |
| Died | Massachusetts |
| United States | |
| Education | Harvard College |
| Harvard University | |
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| ID | 601544 |
John Sassamon Life story
John Sassamon also known as Wussausmon, was born c. 1620. He became a Christian convert, a praying Indian who helped served as an interpreter to the colonists. In January 1675, Sassamon was assassinated. A mixed jury of colonists and Indian elders convicted and executed three Wampanoag men for his murder.
