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GREATEST VIRGINIAN OF THE "OLD WORLD"
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John Frederick Fausz <[log in to unmask]>
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Tue, 24 Jan 2006 13:04:26 EST
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Despite my earlier fawning over William Claiborne as the "Greatest Virginian
[Colonist] of the 17th Century," the recent buzz about Malick's "New World"
might make us forget that OPECHANCANOUGH / MANGOPEESOMON
deserves some consideration as the Greatest 17th-Century Figure in
Virginia's "Old World."  As an innovative pioneer of terrorism tactics and a
resistance leader, he is developing something of a following among Muslim
freedom fighters.  Few 17th century folks of any culture or color can claim
such contemporary relevance and continuing impact.

Fred Fausz
St. Louis

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