# William Charles Rogers

_Cherokee leader (1847-1917)_

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Last updated: 2026-11-01

> William Charles Rogers was a Cherokee politician, Confederate veteran and farmer. He served as Principal Chief of Cherokee Nation from 1903 to 1917.

## Quick facts

- **Born:** 13 December 1847 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q8006733#P569))
- **Place of birth:** Cherokee Nation ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q8006733#P19))
- **Died:** 8 November 1917 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q8006733#P570))
- **Positions held:** Principal Chief of the Cherokee Nation (1903–1917) ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q8006733#P39))

## Questions

**When was William Charles Rogers born?**  
William Charles Rogers was born on 13 December 1847 in Cherokee Nation.

**What positions has William Charles Rogers held?**  
Positions held by William Charles Rogers include: Principal Chief of the Cherokee Nation (1903–1917).

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## Sources

- [Wikipedia (English): William Charles Rogers](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_Charles_Rogers) — [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/)
- [Wikidata item Q8006733](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q8006733) — [CC0 1.0](https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/)
- [Image: Chiefwmcrogers.png by Emmet Starr (Public domain)](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Chiefwmcrogers.png)

## Licence and attribution

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## Cite this page

"William Charles Rogers". DigiNepal. Last updated 1 November 2026. https://diginpl.com/people/william-charles-rogers. Retrieved 6 November 2026.