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Sitting Bull's Life in Weeks

Hunkpapa Lakota leader who united Sioux tribes in their resistance against United States government policies. He led his people to victory at the Battle of the Little Bighorn.

1831–1890 Hunkpapa Lakota Chief & Holy Man 3,115 weeks (59 years)

Sitting Bull's 3,115 Weeks

Each box represents one week. Lived weeks Key milestones

3,115
Total Weeks
21,805
Days Lived
5
Key Milestones
59
Years

Key Milestones

Age 14 · Week ~728

Participated in his first battle and earned the name Sitting Bull

Age 36 · Week ~1,872

Became head chief of the Lakota nation

Age 45 · Week ~2,340

Led the coalition that defeated Custer at the Battle of the Little Bighorn

Age 50 · Week ~2,600

Returned from exile in Canada and surrendered to U.S. forces

Age 54 · Week ~2,808

Toured with Buffalo Bill's Wild West show

Legacy

United the Lakota Sioux and led them to victory over General Custer at the Battle of the Little Bighorn, the most significant Native American military victory in the Indian Wars.

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