Black Elk
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Summary
Black Elk was born on December 1, 1863[1], in Little Powder River[2]. He died on August 19, 1950[3], in Pine Ridge Indian Reservation[4]. He worked as a medicine man[5], Heyoka[6], traditional leader or chief[7], and healer[8]. He ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,204 views/month, #6,961 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Manderson-White Horse Creek[10]
- Ethnic group: Lakota people[11]
- Field of work: rite[12]
- Religion or worldview: Catholic Church[13]
- Sex or gender: male[14]
- Commons category: Black Elk[15]
- Canonization status: Servant of God[16]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[17], Lakota[18]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Black Elk include Black Elk Peak[19], a mountain[20], in United States[21].
Why It Matters
Black Elk has Wikipedia articles in 16 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[22] He is known by 35 alternative names across languages and contexts.[23]
Entities named for him include Black Elk Peak[19], a mountain[20], in United States[21].
FAQs
Where was Black Elk born?
Black Elk's place of birth was Little Powder River[2].
Where did Black Elk die?
Black Elk died in Pine Ridge Indian Reservation[4].
What did Black Elk do for work?
Black Elk worked as a medicine man[5], Heyoka[6], traditional leader or chief[7], and healer[8].