Manuelito
| Manuelito | |
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| Hastiin Chʼil Haajiní | |
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| Navajo leader | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | c. 1818 Bears Ears, Southeastern Utah |
| Died | 1893 Manuelito Springs, New Mexico |
| Cause of death | Measles; pneumonia |
| Spouse(s) | Asdzáá Tl'ógí, ("Weaver Woman") |
| Known for | Resisting the Long Walk of the Navajo and a Navajo War leader |
| Military service | |
| Nickname(s) | Ashkii Diyinii |
| Battles/wars | Americans and New Mexico Raiders/Mexicans, Apache Wars |
Chief Manuelito (1818–1893) was one of the principal war chiefs of the Diné people before, during and after the Long Walk Period. His name means Little Manuel in Spanish. He was born to the Bít'aa'níí or ″Folded Arms People Clan″, near the Bears Ears in southeastern Utah about 1818. As any Navajo, he was known by different names depending upon context. He was Ashkii Diyinii (Holy Boy), Dahaana Baadaané (Son-in-Law of Late Texan), Hastiin Ch'ilhaajinii ("Man of the Black Plants Place") and as Nabááh Jiłtʼaa (War Chief, "Warrior Grabbed Enemy") to other Diné, and non-Navajo nicknamed him "Bullet Hole".
Manuelito was a prominent Navajo leader who rallied his nation against the oppression of the United States military. For several years he led a group of warriors in resisting federal efforts to forcibly remove the Navajo people to Bosque Redondo, New Mexico via the Long Walk in 1864. After being relocated to Bosque Redondo, Manuelito was among the leaders who signed the 1868 treaty, ending a period of imprisonment in United States government internment camps and establishing a reservation for the Navajo. Manuelito was also an advocate for education for Navajo children.
Manuelito was born into the Bit'ahni Clan (Within his cover clan) near Bears Ears, Utah where he was born and raised.
He married Juanita a daughter of Narbona (1766 – August 30, 1849) after joining Narbona's Band, and went to live at their camp near the Chuska Mountains. Narbona's reputation as a wealthy and powerful headman impressed Manuelito. He especially admired Narbona's fearless attitude, although Narbona tried to teach him the value of peace as well as war. Manuelito spent his days shooting arrows and competing with other young men in countless foot races and wrestling matches, always winning. He dressed in well-fitting buckskins and a finely woven blanket. He couldn't wait for his first battle. When word came in the winter of 1835 that 1000 Mexicans (from New Mexico) were coming to attack the Navajos, Manuelito fought his first in what would be many violent battles. There he earned the name Hashkeh Naabaah (″Angry Warrior″).
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