
Full Name: Thayendanegea
Profession: Mohawk Military Leader
Nationality: Mohawk
Why Famous: Closely associated with Great Britain during and after the American Revolution, he led Mohawk and colonial Loyalists against the rebels in a bitter partisan war on the New York frontier.
Birthplace: Ohio, USA
Died: November 24, 1807
Historical Events
- 1775-11-11 Mohawk military leader Joseph Brant goes to London to solicit more support from the government and to persuade the Crown to address past Mohawk land grievances in exchange for their participation as allies in the impending war