| Full Name |
Charles Alexander Eastman |
| Date of Birth |
19 February 1858 |
| Place of Birth |
Red Wing, Minnesota Territory |
| Date of Death |
08 January 1939 |
| Place of Death |
Amherst, Massachusetts, USA |
| Citizenship / Country of Residence |
United States |
| Education |
Dartmouth College, Boston University School of Medicine |
| Profession |
Physician, writer, lecturer, Native American activist |
| Years of Activity |
Late 19th century - early 20th century |
| Brief Information |
Charles Eastman, also known by his Dakota name Ohiyesa, was a physician and writer who documented Native American life and culture. He became a prominent advocate for Indigenous rights and worked to bridge the gap between Native and non-Native societies through his writings and lectures. His autobiography, "Indian Boyhood," offers a personal account of his experiences growing up in the Santee Dakota tradition. |