Nate Champion
American cattleman (1857–1892) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Nathan D. Champion (September 29, 1857 – April 9, 1892) — known as Nate Champion — was a key figure in the Johnson County War of April 1892. Falsely accused by a wealthy Wyoming cattlemen's association of being a rustler, Champion was the first person targeted by a band of hit men hired by the cattlemen. In reality, Champion was simply a small rancher who stood up against the big cattlemen's practice of claiming all unbranded young cattle on the range.[1] He is celebrated for his heroic stand in his besieged cabin and for a heartfelt letter written at the time describing the events.[1]
For the American basketball coach, see Nate Champion (basketball).