What is Chief Standing Bear's middle name?
Standing
Chief Standing Bear date of birth:
December 1, 1868
How old was Chief Standing Bear when died?
70
When did Chief Standing Bear die?
February 20, 1939
What is Chief Standing Bear nationality?
American
What is Chief Standing Bear's occupation?
Author, educator, philosopher and actor
Short Biography
Luther Standing Bear (December 1868-February 20, 1939) (Ota Kte, "Plenty Kill" or "Mochunozhin") was an Oglala Lakota chief notable in American history as an Native American author, educator, philosopher, and actor of the twentieth century. Standing Bear fought to preserve Lakota heritage and sovereignty and was at the forefront of a Progressive movement to change government policy toward Native Americans.