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Queen Anne meets the Four Mohawk Kings

When
1710
Where
London
Episodes
3

In 1710, three Mohawk chiefs and one Mohican leader traveled from New York to London to meet Queen Anne. Organized by Pieter Schuyler, the diplomatic visit included the exchange of gifts, such as wampum and communion plates, before the delegation returned home in May.

Episodes

  1. 1710 · LondonArrival and Audience

    The four leaders arrived in London in 1710 to meet Queen Anne as part of a diplomatic visit organized by Pieter Schuyler.

  2. 1710 · LondonGift Exchange

    The leaders presented wampum to the Queen, who reciprocated with communion plates for a chapel and Bibles from the Archbishop of Canterbury.

  3. May 1710 · LondonDeparture Home

    The four Native American leaders and Pieter Schuyler sailed from London for home in May 1710.

Background and detail

Delegation Composition. The group known as the Four Indian Kings consisted of three Mohawk chiefs from the Haudenosaunee Confederacy and one Mohican leader from the Algonquian peoples. The Mohawk representatives were Sa Ga Yeath Qua Pieth Tow, Ho Nee Yeath Taw No Row, and Tee Yee Ho Ga Row, while the fourth was Etow Oh Koam.

Diplomatic Exchange. The visit was organized by Pieter Schuyler, mayor of Albany, to facilitate a meeting with Queen Anne. During the audience, the leaders presented wampum, and in return, the Queen provided a set of communion plates bearing the royal cipher for a future Mohawk chapel. The Archbishop of Canterbury also presented each chief with a Bible.

Departure. Following the diplomatic proceedings and the exchange of gifts, the four Native American leaders departed London. They sailed for home in May 1710, accompanied by Pieter Schuyler, concluding their journey to Great Britain to meet the monarch.

People involved

Sources

  1. Four Mohawk Kings Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-18
  2. Anne, Queen of Great Britain Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-16

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