Memeskia (in Miami-Illinois: Meemeehšihkia ′Dragonfly′, c. 1695 – June 21, 1752), known as "Old Briton" by the British and as "La Demoiselle" by the French...

communities in eastern North America. The French decided to punish Miami chief Memeskia (also known as La Demoiselle or Old Briton), for rejecting the French alliance...

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ate it in front of the Miami men. Langlade's men seized the Miami chief Memeskia. He was killed, boiled and eaten in front of his warriors. Afterward the...

June 21 Raid on Pickawillany Ohio 14 Miami killed, including their chief Memeskia who was then boiled and eaten. Three English traders were also killed....

(Pomacentridae), especially: The New Zealand demoiselle, Chromis dispilus Memeskia, Miami Indian chief (c. 1695 – 1752), known by the French as "La Demoiselle"...

in Florida, which is in turn named after the unrelated Mayaimi people. Memeskia (Old Briton) (c. 1695–1752), Miami chief Francis Godfroy (Palawonza) (1788–1840)...

1751, and strengthened the alliance between the Native American chief Memeskia and British interests against the expanding French colonies. From there...

the Odawa killed, mutilated and consumed an Englishman and Miami chief Memeskia in a ritual sacrifice. This act aggravated existing tensions and contributed...

Orontony and 119 Wyandot warriors, together with Miami Indian warriors led by Memeskia, attacked and burned the French Fort St. Philippe (Fort Miami). Orontony...