Cochise
Leader
Cochise was the leader of the Chiricahui local group of the Chokonen and principal nantan of the Chokonen band of a Chiricahua Apache. A key war leader during the Apache Wars, he led an uprising that began in 1861 and persisted until a peace... Wikipedia
Born: 1805, New Spain
Died: June 8, 1874 (age 69 years), Cochise Stronghold, AZ
Place of burial: Cochise Stronghold, AZ
Years of service: 1861–1872