White Bull facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
White Bull
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| Tȟatȟáŋka Ská | |
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| Born | April 1849 Black Hills |
| Died | June 21, 1947 (aged 98) South Dakota |
| Relations | Brother, One Bull; uncle, Sitting Bull; |
| Parents | Father, Makes Room |
White Bull, whose Lakota name was Tȟatȟáŋka Ská, was born in April 1849 and lived until June 21, 1947. He was the nephew of the famous Lakota leader Sitting Bull. White Bull was a well-known warrior who took part in the important Battle of the Little Bighorn on June 25, 1876.
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Early Life and Family
White Bull was born in the Black Hills area of South Dakota. He came from an important family within the Sioux people. His father was Makes Room, a chief of the Miniconjou Lakota. White Bull was also the brother of another notable person, One Bull.
After the Battle of the Little Bighorn, White Bull and his group joined his uncle, Sitting Bull. Sitting Bull was a leader of the Hunkpapa Lakota. They traveled together to Canada to find safety. Other chiefs, like Solomon "Smoke" and No Neck (Tȟahú Waníče), also fled with them.
The Battle of Little Bighorn
White Bull was a participant in the famous Battle of the Little Bighorn in 1876. This battle was a major conflict between Lakota and Cheyenne warriors and the United States Army. For many years, there were stories that White Bull claimed to have killed Lt. Col. George Armstrong Custer. Custer was a well-known U.S. Army officer.
However, people who knew White Bull said he never actually made that claim. Instead, they said he admitted to having a struggle with Custer during the battle.
Later Life and Leadership
White Bull surrendered to U.S. government troops in 1876. He later became a chief, taking over from his father, Chief Makes Room, after his father's death. White Bull also served as a judge in the Court of Indian Offenses. This court dealt with legal matters among Native American communities.
He was a strong supporter of the Lakota people's claims to their traditional lands in the Black Hills. White Bull passed away in South Dakota in 1947. Because of his close relationship with his uncle, Sitting Bull, White Bull shared important information with Stanley Vestal. Vestal used this information to write a biography about Sitting Bull.
White Bull in Movies
White Bull has even been featured in popular culture. An actor named Sal Mineo played White Bull in the 1958 Disney Western adventure film Tonka.
See also
In Spanish: White Bull para niños
