Joseph Brant

Mohawk Military Leader Joseph Brant Full Name: Joseph Brant [Thayendanegea]
Nationality: Mohawk

Profession: Mohawk Military Leader
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.

Died: November 24, 1807

Historical Events in the Life of Joseph Brant

  • 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

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