# Dennis Bushyhead

_Principal Chief of the Cherokee Nation_

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Last updated: 2026-11-01

> Dennis Wolf Bushyhead was a leader in the Cherokee Nation after they had removed to Indian Territory. Born into the Wolf Clan, he was elected as Principal Chief, serving two terms, from 1879 to 1887.

## Quick facts

- **Born:** 18 March 1826 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q51776#P569))
- **Died:** 4 February 1898 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q51776#P570))
- **Education:** Lawrenceville School ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q51776#P69))
- **Spouse:** Eloise Perry Bushyhead (Butler) ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q51776#P26))
- **Positions held:** Principal Chief of the Cherokee Nation ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q51776#P39))

## Questions

**When was Dennis Bushyhead born?**  
Dennis Bushyhead was born on 18 March 1826.

**What positions has Dennis Bushyhead held?**  
Positions held by Dennis Bushyhead include: Principal Chief of the Cherokee Nation.

**Where did Dennis Bushyhead study?**  
Dennis Bushyhead was educated at Lawrenceville School.

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## Sources

- [Wikipedia (English): Dennis Bushyhead](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dennis_Bushyhead) — [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/)
- [Wikidata item Q51776](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q51776) — [CC0 1.0](https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/)
- [Image: Chiefbushyhead.png by Randolph & Pernot, photographers (Public domain)](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Chiefbushyhead.png)

## Licence and attribution

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## Cite this page

"Dennis Bushyhead". DigiNepal. Last updated 1 November 2026. https://diginpl.com/people/dennis-bushyhead. Retrieved 5 November 2026.