CANONICUS
'Canonicus' (c. 1565 – 4 June 1647) was a Native American chief of the Narragansett. He was a firm friend of English settlers.
It was he who gave to Roger Williams the first land in Rhode Island, 1638.
He was succeeded by his nephew Miantonomoh.
★ Four United States Navy ships have been named the USS Canonicus between 1863-1955.
★ Camp Canonicus, an American Baptist camp in Exeter, Rhode Island.
It was he who gave to Roger Williams the first land in Rhode Island, 1638.
He was succeeded by his nephew Miantonomoh.
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★ Four United States Navy ships have been named the USS Canonicus between 1863-1955.
★ Camp Canonicus, an American Baptist camp in Exeter, Rhode Island.
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