Tamanend

Taminent; Tammany; Saint Tammany; King Tammany
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Tamanend, also known as Tammany or "the Affable," was a prominent leader of the Lenni-Lenape nation, particularly the Turtle Clan, in the Delaware Valley. He is best known for signing a peace treaty with William Penn around 1683. Tamanend's legacy as a symbol of peace and diplomacy led to his veneration as the "Patron Saint of America." Tammany societies, including the influential Tammany Hall, were established across the U.S. after the Revolutionary War, further cementing his mythic status.

Born, ca 1625
Died, ca 1701
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Tammany Hall,Tamanend, also known as "Tammany," was a prominent figure in 18th-century America, especially in Philadelphia. Celebrated as a "Patron Saint of America," he symbolized peace and amity. Tamanend's legacy was honored through Tammany societies, the most famous being Tammany Hall, established across the U.S. after the American Revolutionary War. These societies promoted peaceful politics and negotiation, with the Philadelphia Tammany society even holding an annual Tammany festival to celebrate his ideals.
William Penn,Tamanend is best known for signing a peace treaty with William Penn in 1683.
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