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Chief Pontiac

Born
1718
Birthplace
Michilimackinac
Occupation
Encouraged by French after French & Indian War to resist & harass British; tried to drive British out of strongholds in NW Territory. By summer 1763, the fort at Det. was about all that was left in British hands; Pontiac planned to take the fort, but British Post Comm. Major Gen. Henry Gladwin was aware & forestalled attack. Pontiac resorted to siege but failed.

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