Sarah Winnemucca 1844-1891

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A Northern Paiute author, activist, and educator who wrote the first autobiography by a Native American woman and advocated for Indigenous rights across the Northwest and in Washington D.C.

 

Biographical Overview

• Lived from 1844 to 1891
• Born: Jan 1, 1844, Humboldt Sink, NV
• Died: Oct 17, 1891, Henry's Lake, ID

 

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Last updated: 2026-09-29