# William Hicks

_Principal Chief of the Cherokee Nation_

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Last updated: 2026-11-01

> William Abraham Hicks was a wealthy farmer and leader of the Cherokee Nation. In a time of crisis, the National Cherokee Council named Hicks the interim Principal Chief in October 1827. He served in that capacity until October 1828. Hicks succeeded his older brother Charles Hicks, who died in office in January 1827, two weeks after coming to the position.

## Quick facts

- **Born:** 1769 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q8012313#P569))
- **Positions held:** Principal Chief of the Cherokee Nation ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q8012313#P39))

## Questions

**When was William Hicks born?**  
William Hicks was born on 1769.

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

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## Sources

- [Wikipedia (English): William Hicks](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_Hicks_(Cherokee_chief)) — [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/)
- [Wikidata item Q8012313](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q8012313) — [CC0 1.0](https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/)

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"William Hicks". DigiNepal. Last updated 1 November 2026. https://diginpl.com/people/william-hicks. Retrieved 5 November 2026.