Chief Joseph
19th-century Native American leader
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Summary
Chief Joseph was born on March 3, 1840[1], in Wallowa River[2]. He died on September 21, 1904[3], in Colville Indian Reservation[4]. He worked as a traditional leader or chief[5]. He ranks in the top 0.68% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (5,961 views/month, #6,797 of 1,000,298).[6]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Nez Perce Cemetery[7]
- Father: Old Chief Joseph[8]
- Country of citizenship: United States[9]
- Native language: Nez Perce[10]
- Ethnic group: Native Americans in the United States[11]
- Sex or gender: male[12]
- Commons category: Chief Joseph[13]
- Participated in conflict: Nez Perce War[14]
- Given name: Joseph[15]
- Topic's main category: Category:Chief Joseph[16]
- Commons gallery: Chief Joseph[17]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Nez Perce[18]
- Number of children: 5[19]
- Sibling: Ollokot[20]
- On focus list of Wikimedia project: WikiProject Smithsonian Names[21]
Why It Matters
Chief Joseph has Wikipedia articles in 16 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[22] He is known by 31 alternative names across languages and contexts.[23]
FAQs
Where was Chief Joseph born?
Chief Joseph was born in Wallowa River[2].
Where did Chief Joseph die?
Chief Joseph died in Colville Indian Reservation[4].
Who were Chief Joseph's parents?
Chief Joseph's father was Old Chief Joseph[8].
What did Chief Joseph do for work?
Chief Joseph worked as a traditional leader or chief[5].