Metacomet Collection

PHILIP METACOMET (d. 1676). Philip (Metacomet), Wampanoag Native American chief. Copper engraving, 1772, by Paul Revere
PHILIP METACOMET (d.1676). Philip (Metacomet), Wampanoag Native American chief. Copper engraving, 1772, by Paul Revere

The colonial assault on the Narragansetts' fort in the Great Swamp Fight in December 1675 during King Philip's
2956608 The colonial assault on the Narragansetts' fort in the Great Swamp Fight in December 1675 during King Philip's War, aka First Indian War, Metacom's War, Metacomet's War

Capture of Brookfield, Massachusetts, North America by Nipmucks in 1675 during King Philip's War
2956607 Capture of Brookfield, Massachusetts, North America by Nipmucks in 1675 during King Philip's War, aka First Indian War, Metacom's War, Metacomet's War, or Metacom's Rebellion

The death of Metacomet, aka by his adopted English name King Philip, in 1676, during King Philip's War
2956609 The death of Metacomet, aka by his adopted English name King Philip, in 1676, during King Philip's War, aka First Indian War, Metacom's War, Metacomet's War

AMERICA/KING PHILIPS WAR
Death of Metacomet (King Philip) Chief of the Wampanoag Indians during King Philip's War 1675-1676 Date: 1676

Phillip, King of Mount Hope, pub. 1772 (hand coloured engraving)
2962094 Phillip, King of Mount Hope, pub. 1772 (hand coloured engraving) by American School, (18th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; American, out of copyright

Metacom, 1638 - 1676, also known as Metacomet or by his adopted English name King Philip. He was leader of the Wampanoag, a confederation of several New England tribes

MAP OF NEW ENGLAND, 1677. Detail of a woodcut map of New England from William Hubbard s
MAP OF NEW ENGLAND, 1677. Detail of a woodcut map of New England from William Hubbards Narrative of the Troubles in New England, 1677. This is thought to be the first map cut in the colony

KING PHILIPs WAR, 1676. Title page of a history of King Philips War, by Increase Mather, published at Boston, Massachusetts, in 1676

KING PHILIPs WAR, 1676. Title-page of a work relating to King Philips War, published in 1676

PHILIP (METACOMET) (1639?-1676). Native American chief, sachem of the Wampanoags. Wood engraving, American, 19th century

PHILIP (METACOMET) (d. 1676). Native American chief, sachem of the Wampanoags. Line engraving after Paul Revere
PHILIP (METACOMET) (d.1676). Native American chief, sachem of the Wampanoags. Line engraving after Paul Revere

GREAT SWAMP FIGHT, 1675. The Great Swamp Fight near South Kingston, Rhode Island, on 19 December 1675 during King Philips War. Line engraving, 1827, by John W. Barber

METACOMET (c1639-1676). Also known as King Philip or Metacom. Chief of the Wampanoag Native Americans. The death of Metacomet, 12 August 1676, near Bristol, Rhode Island

NATIVE AMERICAN ATTACK, 1675. Native Americans attacking the Massachusetts village of Brookfield during King Philips War, 2 August 1675. Color engraving, 1827

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Wampanoag chief Metacomet, or King Philip. Hand-colored woodcut

Racial / Metacomet / Philip
Metacomet: Sachem of the Wampanoags of New England, also know as King Philip who started King Philips war, 1675-76

Native American / Metacome
Sachem of the Wampanoags of New England. Also know as King Philip who started King Philips war 1675 -76

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Metacomet, also known as Philip or King Philip, was a prominent Native American chief and leader of the Wampanoag tribe in the 17th century. Born around 1639, he played a significant role in what became known as King Philip's War. During this time, Metacomet led an alliance of several New England tribes against colonialists who were seen as misusing and destroying natural resources. The war was a result of increasing tensions between Native Americans and English settlers over land disputes and encroachment on tribal territories. Metacomet's resistance to colonization made him a powerful figure among his people. He fought fiercely to protect their way of life and preserve their ancestral lands. However, despite his efforts, the conflict ended tragically for him. On August 12, 1676, Metacomet was killed by a raiding party in a swamp near Bristol, Rhode Island. His death marked the end of significant Native American resistance in New England during that period. The legacy lives on through historical records and depictions such as copper engravings by Paul Revere from the late 18th century. These images capture his leadership and bravery during King Philip's War. Today, Metacomet is remembered as an important figure in Native American history who fought valiantly to defend his people's rights and sovereignty against colonial expansionism. His story serves as a reminder of the struggles faced by indigenous communities throughout history.