Massasoit
Wompanoag sachem
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Summary
Massasoit was born on January 1, 1580[1]. He died on January 1, 1662[2]. He worked as a traditional leader or chief[3]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,175 views/month, #7,158 of 1,000,298).[4]
Key Facts
- Child: Metacomet[5], Amie[6]
- Ethnic group: Wampanoag people[7]
- Sex or gender: male[8]
- Commons category: Massasoit[9]
- Described by source: Appletons' Cyclopædia of American Biography[10], The American Cyclopædia[11], Collier's New Encyclopedia, 1921[12], The New Student's Reference Work[13]
- Replaced by: Wamsutta[14]
Why It Matters
Massasoit has Wikipedia articles in 13 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[15] He is known by 12 alternative names across languages and contexts.[16]
FAQs
What did Massasoit do for work?
Massasoit worked as a traditional leader or chief[3].