GERONIMO THE LAST APACHE TO SURRENDER

Geronimo (Chiricahua: Goyaałé, “one who yawns“; often spelled Goyathlay or Goyahkla in English) (June 16, 1829 -- February 17, 1909) was a prominent Native American leader of the Chiricahua Apache who fought against Mexico and the United States for their expansion into Apache tribal lands for several decades during the Apache Wars. Born Goyahkla, Goyaałé: “one who yawns“ June 16, 1829 Gila River, Arizona[1] Died February 17, 1909 (aged 79) Fort Sill, Oklahoma