Chief Joseph

Events

2

Episodes

3

Years

1877

Every event in Historedia whose sources name Chief Joseph, with the role they cite and all of that event’s episodes. This is not a biography, and mentions are grouped by name, so two people with the same name can share this page.

Events and episodes

1. Battle of the Big Hole during the Nez Perce War

   1877

   Role: Leader of the Wallowa band of Nez Perce

   1. 1August 9–10, 1877 · Big Hole River, Montana TerritoryBattle of the Big Hole

      The United States Army engaged Nez Perce bands on the Big Hole River in Montana Territory on August 9–10, 1877.

   2. 2Post-battle withdrawal · Big Hole River, Montana TerritoryNez Perce Withdrawal

      The Nez Perce withdrew in good order from the battlefield, continuing their long fighting retreat toward Canada.

2. Nez Perce defeat U.S. Cavalry at White Bird Canyon

   1877

   Role: Leader of the Wallowa band of the Nez Perce; his people were engaged at White Bird Canyon

   1. 317 June 1877 · Idaho TerritoryBattle of White Bird Canyon

      Nez Perce forces defeated U.S. Cavalry in Idaho Territory on June 17, 1877, marking the start of the Nez Perce War.

Sources

1. Chief Joseph Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-10