Miantonomoh was a Native American chief of the Narragansett, succeeding his uncle Canonicus. Native Americans (also Indians, Aboriginal Peoples, American Indians, First Nations, Alaskan Natives, Amerindians, or Indigenous Peoples of America) are the indigenous inhabitants of The Americas prior to the European colonization, and their modern descendants. ... The Narragansett tribe, or more accurately Nahahiganseck Sovereign Nation, controlled the area surrounding Narragansett Bay in present-day Rhode Island, and also portions of Connecticut, and eastern Massachusetts. ... Canonicus was a Native American chief of the Narragansett. ...

He became chief in 1636, and was always friendly with the English settlers, aiding them in their wars against other Native tribes. Events February 24 - King Christian of Denmark gives an order that all beggars that are able to work must be sent to Brinholmen Island to build ships or as galley rowers March 26 - Utrecht University founded in The Netherlands. ... Royal motto: Dieu et mon droit (French: God and my right) Englands location within the UK Official language English de facto Capital London de facto Largest city London Area  - Total Ranked 1st UK 130,395 km² Population  - Total (2001)  - Density Ranked 1st UK 49,138,831 377/km² Ethnicity...

In 1642 one of his chiefs was attacked by the Mohican chief Uncas. To avenge the insult, Miantonomoh made war on Uncas with nearly 1,000 warriors, but was defeated and taken prisoner. Uncas took him to Hartford, Connecticut and told the English officers there that he would do with his captive whatever they commanded. Though Miantonomoh had made war with their consent, they advised that he should be killed. He was then taken back to Norwich, where he had been defeated, and killed by Uncas with a tomahawk (1643). Events January 4 - Charles I attempts to arrest five leading members of the Long Parliament, but they escape. ... The Mohicans were, during the 16th century and the beginning of the 17th century, a functional confederation of several branches of Native Americans. ... Uncas (c. ... This article needs to be cleaned up to conform to a higher standard of quality. ... Norwich is a city located in New London County, Connecticut. ... Tomahawk may refer to: The tomahawk, a type of axe made and used by Native Americans The BGM-109 Tomahawk cruise missile, built in the United States The Curtiss P-40 fighter aircraft Tomahawk, an alternative rock band fronted by Mike Patton Tomahawk, Wisconsin, a city and Tomahawk (town), Wisconsin... // Events January 21 - Abel Tasman discovers Tonga February 6 - Abel Tasman discovers the Fiji islands. ...

A monument was erected in 1841 on the place, which is still called Sachem's Plain. 1841 is a common year starting on Friday (link will take you to calendar). ...

Four ships in the United States Navy have been named for him, two as Miantonomoh and two as Miantonomah. The United States Navy (USN) is the branch of the United States armed forces responsible for naval operations. ... Two ships in the United States Navy have been named USS Miantonomoh for a leader of the Narragansett tribe, and nephew of the noted Narrangansett chief, Canonicus. ... Two ships in the United States Navy have been named USS Miantonomah for a leader of the Narragansett tribe, and nephew of the noted Narrangansett chief, Canonicus. ...