Notable Miami People
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- Francis Godfroy (Palawonza), Miami Chief
- Tetinchoua, a powerful 17th-century Miami chief
- Little Turtle (Mishikinakwa), 18th-century war chief
- Pacanne, 18th-century chief
- Francis La Fontaine, last principal chief of the united Miami tribe
- Jean Baptiste de Richardville (Peshewa), 19th-century chief
- Frances Slocum (Maconaquah), adopted member of the Miami tribe
- William Wells (Apekonit), adopted member of the Miami tribe
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