# John Looney

_Sherokee leader_

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Last updated: 2026-11-01

> John Looney was a Cherokee chief. As a young man, he served in the United States Army under Andrew Jackson. He later became chief of the Western Cherokee, in which capacity he negotiated with the U.S. government and dealt with conflicts with the rival Eastern Cherokee.

## Quick facts

- **Born:** 1782 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6245250#P569))
- **Died:** 15 May 1846 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6245250#P570))
- **Positions held:** Principal Chief of the Cherokee Nation ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6245250#P39))

## Questions

**When was John Looney born?**  
John Looney was born on 1782.

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

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## Sources

- [Wikipedia (English): John Looney](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Looney_(Cherokee_chief)) — [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/)
- [Wikidata item Q6245250](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6245250) — [CC0 1.0](https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/)

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## Cite this page

"John Looney". DigiNepal. Last updated 1 November 2026. https://diginpl.com/people/john-looney. Retrieved 7 November 2026.