Allen Wright

Principal Chief of the Choctaw Nation

Allen Wright - Leaders & Politicians born 1826
Born

1826
200 years ago

Died
Category

Leaders & Politicians

Country

United States

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Served as the Principal Chief of the Choctaw Nation from 1866 to 1870. Proposed the name 'Oklahoma,' derived from the Choctaw words 'okra' and 'umma,' which translates to 'Territory of the Red People.' During the leadership, advocated for improvements in education and infrastructure within the Nation. His leadership coincided with a period of change and adjustment following the Civil War.

Proposed the name 'Oklahoma'

Served as Principal Chief of the Choctaw Nation

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