Mangas Coloradas

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Mangas Coloradas

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Mangas Coloradas (Spanish for "Red Sleeves") was a Mimbreno Apaches chief, a contemporary of legendary Apache chiefs Victorio and Cochise, who led his people during the 1850s until he was captured near Pinos Altos in 1863. he was killed January 18, 1863, while being held prisoner at Fort McLane.

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