Saunkskwa of Missitekw

The Saunkskwa of Missitekw (c. 1590 – 1650 or 1667), also known as the "Squaw Sachem of Mistick", the "Massachusetts Queene", or the Saunkskwa of Mystic, was a prominent leader of a Massachusett tribe who deeded large tracts of land in eastern Massachusetts to early colonial settlers.

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