Geronimo (disambiguation)

Geronimo (1829–1909) was a Chiricahua Apache leader.

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Geronimo

Geronimo (Mescalero-Chiricahua: Goyaałé [kòjàːɬɛ́] "the one who yawns"; June 16, 1829 – February 17, 1909) was a prominent leader of the Bedonkohe band of the Chiricahua Apache tribe. From 1850 to 1886 Geronimo joined with members of three other Chiricahua Apache bands—the Chihenne, the Chokonen and the Nednhi—to carry out numerous raids and commit widespread depredations in the northern Mexico states of Chihuahua and Sonora, and in the southwestern American territories of New Mexico and Arizona. Geronimo's raids and related combat actions were part of the prolonged period of the larger American/Apache conflict that collectively became known as the Apache Wars.

Raiding was an ingrained part of Apache life and culture. Over many centuries, Apaches had raided other neighboring Indian tribes, who raided back. After the Spanish made their entrada into northern Mexico and New Mexico in the late 1500's, the Apache raided their settlements, and the Spanish responded with retaliation attacks that in turn spawned revenge warfare that reverberated back and forth. Apache raids ranged from stealing stock and other plunder to torture and mutilation, and killing or capture of victims. Raids often were brutal business. In the 1800's there were many Apache leaders who were successful in raiding, and the revenge warfare it engendered. Geronimo participated in all forms of raiding and revenge warfare, and in his literally hundreds of raids, he achieved a record of success and brutality that was equal to, if not superior to any of his contemporaries.

Geronimo (2014 film)

Geronimo is a 2014 French drama film directed by Tony Gatlif. It premiered in the Special Screenings section at the 2014 Cannes Film Festival on 20 May.

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Geronimo (yacht)

Geronimo is a French trimaran designed to break great offshore records. It was skippered by the French yachtsman Olivier de Kersauson. It was launched on Saturday 29 September 2001 in Brest, France by Marie Tabarly.

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