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Ten Bears

Ten Bears was the principal chief of the Yamparika or "Root Eater" division of the Comanche from ca. 1860-72. He was the leader of the Ketahto local group of the Yamparika, probably from the late 1840s. Wikipedia
Born: 1790, Comancheria
Died: November 23, 1872 (age 82 years), Fort Sill, OK
Known for: Attempting to negotiate peace between the United States and the Comanche
Resting place: Fort Sill Post Cemetery; 34°40′9.7674″N 98°23′44.77″W / 34.669379833°N 98.3957694°W