Wanchese was the last known leader of the Roanoke Native American tribe encountered by English colonists in the late 16th century. Along with Chief Manteo
Wanchese (/?w?nt?i?z/) is a census-designated place (CDP) on Roanoke Island in Dare County, North Carolina, United States. It was named after Wanchese
its north, Roanoke Sound on the eastern, Croatan Sound on the west, and Wanchese CDP lies at the southern end. The town of Manteo is located on the northern
effect the translation. Both Wanchese and Manteo were hosted at Raleigh's London residence, Durham House. Unlike Manteo, Wanchese evinced little interest in
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