Canonicus | |
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Chief of the Narragansett | |
Succeeded by | Miantonomoh |
Personal details | |
Born | c. 1565 |
Died | June 4, 1647 | (aged 81–82)
Relations | Miantonomoh (nephew) |
Canonicus (c. 1565 – June 4, 1647) was a chief of the Narragansett people. He was wary of the colonial settlers, but he ultimately befriended Roger Williams and other settlers.