Manuelito was one of the principle war chiefs of the Navajo people before, during and after the Long Walk Period. Born to Bit'ahni Clan, near the Bear's Ears in southeastern Utah about 1818. As any Navajo, he was known by different names depending upon context. He was Askkii Dighin ('Holy Boy'), Dahaana Baadaane (Son-in-Law of Late Texan), Hastiin Ch'ilhaajin ("Black Weeds") and as Nabaah Jilt'aa (War Chief, "Warrior Grabbed Enemy") to other Diné, … Wikipedia
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