Roman Nose (Woqini, "Hook Nose", l. c. 1830-1868) was a Northern Cheyenne warrior known for his courage in battle, who became so famous among white settlers and the US military that they believed he was chief of the Cheyenne nation. He was regarded as invincible but was killed at the Battle of Beecher Island.
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c. 1830 - 1868Life of Cheyenne warrior and military commander Roman Nose (Hook Nose).
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c. 1860 - 1868Cheyenne warrior Roman Nose leads Native American forces against the United States military and encroachments by white settlers.
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17 Sep 1868Cheyenne warrior Roman Nose is killed at the Battle of Beecher Island.