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Bill John Baker

Principal Chief of the Cherokee Nation

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Bill John Baker is a Cherokee politician who served as Principal Chief of the Cherokee Nation. First elected in October 2011, Baker defeated three-term incumbent Chief Chad "Corntassel" Smith. Prior to his election as Chief, Baker served 12 years on the Cherokee Tribal Council. In 1999, Baker unsuccessfully ran for Deputy Chief of the Cherokee Nation.

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Born
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Place of birth
Tahlequah wd
Citizenship
United States wd
Occupation
politician wd
Political party
Democratic Party wd
Education
Northeastern State University wd

Positions held wd

  • Principal Chief of the Cherokee Nation (19 October 2011 – 14 August 2019)

Questions

When was Bill John Baker born?
Bill John Baker was born on 9 February 1952 in Tahlequah.
What positions has Bill John Baker held?
Positions held by Bill John Baker include: Principal Chief of the Cherokee Nation (2011–2019).
Where did Bill John Baker study?
Bill John Baker was educated at Northeastern State University.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia (English): Bill John Baker · CC BY-SA 4.0
  2. Wikidata item Q4909614 · CC0 1.0
  3. Image: ChiefBillJohnBakerByPhilKonstantin.jpg by Phil Konstantin (Philkon) (CC BY-SA 3.0)

Last updated · facts checked 5 November 2026

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