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| The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition. 2001-07. |
| Canonicus |
(k n n´ ks) (KEY) , c.1565–1647, Native North American chief, who ruled the Narragansett when the Pilgrims landed in New England. He granted (1636) Rhode Island to Roger Williams and because of William’s influence remained friendly to the settlers, despite their aggressive ways. |
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