Big Bear

Cree leader (1825-1888)
Person human Q770947
Big Bear
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Big Bear

Summary

Big Bear is a human[1]. Born in Jackfish Lake[2], he… he was born on January 1, 1825[3]. He passed away in Northwest Territories[4]. He died on January 17, 1888[5]. He worked as a politician[6]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (87 views/month, #7,214 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Born in Jackfish Lake[2], Big Bear…
  • Big Bear died in Northwest Territories[4].
  • Big Bear was born on January 1, 1825[3].
  • Big Bear died on January 17, 1888[5].
  • Big Bear held citizenship in Canada[8].
  • Big Bear is identified as part of the Cree ethnic group[9].
  • Big Bear worked as a politician[6].
  • Big Bear held the position of traditional leader or chief[10].
  • Big Bear received the Person of National Historic Significance[11].
  • Big Bear is recorded as male[12].
  • Big Bear's instance of is recorded as human[13].
  • Big Bear's Commons category is recorded as Mistahi-maskwa (Big Bear)[14].
  • Big Bear's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'cr', 'text': 'ᒥᐢᑕᐦᐃᒪᐢᑿ'}[15].

Body

Origins and Family

Big Bear was born in Jackfish Lake[2]. He was born on January 1, 1825[3]. He is identified as part of the Cree ethnic group[9].

Career and Affiliations

Big Bear's professions included politician[6]. He held the position of traditional leader or chief[10].

Recognition

Big Bear received the Person of National Historic Significance[11].

Death and Burial

Big Bear died on January 17, 1888[5]. He died in Northwest Territories[4].

Why It Matters

Big Bear ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (87 views/month, #7,214 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[16] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[17]

FAQs

Where was Big Bear born?

Big Bear's place of birth was Jackfish Lake[2].

Where did Big Bear die?

Big Bear passed away in Northwest Territories[4].

What did Big Bear do for work?

Big Bear worked as politician[6].

What awards did Big Bear receive?

Honors received include Person of National Historic Significance[11].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [12] . wikidata.org.
  4. [8] . wikidata.org.
  5. [13] . wikidata.org.
  6. [10] . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] . wikidata.org.
  8. [11] . Directory of Federal Heritage Designations. wikidata.org.
  9. [9] . wikidata.org.
  10. [14] . wikidata.org.
  11. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [16] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [17] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 8d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-13 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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    Position held traditional leader or chief
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    Ethnic group Cree
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