Wovoka
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This article is about the Northern Paiute religious leader. For the Redbone album and eponymous single, see Wovoka (album).
Wovoka (c. 1856 – September 20, 1932),[2] also known as Jack Wilson, was the Paiute religious leader who founded a second episode of the Ghost Dance movement. Wovoka means "cutter"[3] or "wood cutter" in the Northern Paiute language.
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Wovoka | |
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Northern Paiute leader | |
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Born | Quoitze Ow c. 1856 Smith Valley, Nevada |
Died | September 20, 1932(1932-09-20) (aged 75–76)[1] Yerington, Nevada |
Resting place | Schurz, Nevada |
Parent(s) | Numu-tibo'o (sometimes called Tavibo; father) |
Known for | Spiritual leader and creator of the Ghost Dance |
Nickname | Jack Wilson |
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