Geronimo

Geronimo

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BIRTHDAY
Jun 16, 1829 June 16
BIRTHPLACE
AZ
DEATH DATE
Feb 17, 2024 (age 79)
BIRTH SIGN

About

Native American hero of the Apache Wars who led his people in the fight against the U.S. and Mexico.

Trivia

He was forced to surrender in 1886 and lived many of his remaining years as a prisoner of war.

Before Fame

His first wife, children, and mother were attacked and killed in 1858 by Mexican soldiers.

Family Life

He had nine wives and fathered six children.

Associated With

He participated in President Theodore Roosevelt's inauguration parade in 1905.

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