# Johnson Harris

_Cherokee leader_

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Last updated: 2026-11-01

> Colonel Johnson Harris was a native American politician. His father was of Euro-American descent and his mother was Cherokee. Harris' public life began with his election to the Cherokee senate in 1881. On the death of J. B. Mayes, he was appointed by council as Principal Chief of the Cherokee Nation in Indian Territory, from 1891 to 1895.

## Quick facts

- **Born:** 19 April 1856 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q5006550#P569))
- **Positions held:** Principal Chief of the Cherokee Nation ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q5006550#P39))

## Questions

**When was Johnson Harris born?**  
Johnson Harris was born on 19 April 1856.

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

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## Sources

- [Wikipedia (English): Johnson Harris](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Johnson_Harris) — [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/)
- [Wikidata item Q5006550](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q5006550) — [CC0 1.0](https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/)

## Licence and attribution

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## Cite this page

"Johnson Harris". DigiNepal. Last updated 1 November 2026. https://diginpl.com/people/johnson-harris. Retrieved 5 November 2026.