Muttawmp

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Muttawmp (died September, 1676) was a sachem of the Nipmuc Indians in the mid-17th century, originally based in Quaboag.[1] He participated in King Philip's War, taking part in most of the major engagements as one of the most important chiefs who fought for Metacomet (King Philip).

Muttawmp had converted to Christianity and become a Praying Indian. However, Metacomet began organizing the local tribes so that they could attack the colonists, and Muttawmp foreswore Christianity and joined him, together with Nipmuc sachem Matoonas.[1] He led the successful attack on Brookfield in which Edward Hutchinson was mortally wounded, son of the controversial Anne Hutchinson.[2]

Muttawmp was also the Nipmuc leader in the

Old Jethro and others.[7][8]

References

  1. ^ a b Bourne, pg. 127
  2. ^ Bonfanti, pg. 28
  3. ^ Schultz and Tougias, pg. 173
  4. ^ Schultz and Tougias, pg. 51
  5. ^ Bonfanti, pg. 61
  6. ^ Schultz and Tougias, pg. 60
  7. ^ Bourne, pg. 142
  8. ^ Schultz and Tougias, pg. 69

Works cited

  • Eric B. Schultz and Michael J. Tougias, "King Philip's War. The History and Legacy of America's Forgotten Conflict", Countryman Press, 1999
  • Russell Bourne, "The Red King's rebellion: racial politics in New England, 1675-1678", Oxford University Press US, 1991, [1]
  • Leo Bonfanti, "Biographies and legends of the New England Indians: Volume 3 ", Pride Publications, 1972