Paul Red Eagle was an Osage politician who served as the Principal Chief of the Osage Nation between 1923 and 1924 and as the assistant principal chief between 1916-1920 and 1922-1923.
Early life and career
Paul Red Eagle was born at the Osage Mission's post in Kansas in 1880. He was elected as the assistant chief of the Osage Nation and served from July 1, 1916, to June 30, 1920. In 1922 he was again elected assistant chief, but he became the principal chief in August 1923 following the death of Me-Kah-Wah-She-Tun-Kah. He served until June 30, 1924. He died on July 1, 1941, and was buried near Barnsdall, Oklahoma.
Personal life
Red Eagle had five children: Harry Red Eagle, Johnny Red Eagle, Edward Red Eagle, Mary Big Elk, and Margaret Stabler.
In media
Everett Waller portrays Red Eagle in the 2023 film Killers of the Flower Moon.