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Geronimos biography
| Geronimo | |
|---|---|
| Apache Leader | |
| Born | 1829 Gila River, Bedonkoheland |
| Died | 1909 Fort Sill, Oklahoma, United States |
| Tribe | Bedonkohe Apache |
| Native Name | Goyaale “One who yawns” |
Geronimo (1829-1909) was an eminent figure of Bedonkohe Apache tribe.
He led the war against the U.S. and Mexico for many decades so that the Apache tribal lands could be expanded. The name Geronimo means “the one who yawns.” He was given this name during the Apache wars in one of the battles against Mexico.
In 1858 a group of Mexican soldiers attacked his village and killed his wife, mother and three children.
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It was then that he joined hands with others to respond to the killings. He made his name as a war chief who was notorious for raiding Mexican towns and provinces. He then went on to attack American locations across the Western Texas, New Mexico and Arizona.
In 1886, Geronimo gave in to the authorities of United States following a very long pursuit.
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