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Geronimo (1829)close

Geronimo was a Chiricahua Apache born in Arizona. A fierce warrior, he fought against Mexico and Arizona as they tried to expand into Apache territory. He was eventually captured and sent to a reservation in Oklahoma where he spent the last 14 years of his life. He died of pneumonia after suffering a fall from his horse.

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