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In which battle did Tecumseh's father die?

  • Battle of Point Pleasant

  • Battle of Tippecanoe

  • Battle of Fallen Timbers

  • Battle of the Thames

Answer

Tecumseh's father, Puckeshinwa, died in the Battle of Point Pleasant in 1774. This battle was fought between a coalition of Native American tribes led by Chief Cornstalk and a force of Virginia militia led by Colonel Andrew Lewis. The battle was a decisive victory for the Native Americans, but Puckeshinwa was killed in the fighting.
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