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Name of person: Tuskaloosa

Born: About 1500

Hometown: Nobody knows.

Best Known For: Being a great leader

Biography: De Soto came and took Tuskaloosa hostage. Tuskaloosa organized an ambush for the Spaniards. This led to the battle of Maublia that made Tuskaloosa famous. Tuskaloosa was a 7 foot tall indian who had white fanglike teeth. He did not live a very long life. He died at about the age of 40.

Interesting Facts: We wouldn't know anything about Tuskaloosa if it wasn't for De Soto. They kept the written records. They could only guess about his age.

Quotes: I've done a lot of research on the internet and in books and there is no written record about Tuskaloosa's quotes.

References: Tuskaloosa the Black Warrior - by : Tom Bailey, Wikipedia.com , Heritage.com