Morning Star

I’m sorry — I couldn’t locate a credible historical figure known as “Morning Star” who was an American statesman.

However, there is a Native American leader with that name (or its translation) — see below — and perhaps that is who you meant. If you can provide more details (era, region, context) I can help confirm or refine.

Possible match: Morning Star (Chief “Dull Knife” / Cheyenne leader)

• Morning Star is one English rendering of the name of Morning Star, also known by his Lakota/Cheyenne name Tȟamílapȟéšni, and also called Dull Knife.

• He was a chief of the Northern Cheyenne during the 19th century, noted for his resistance to U.S. government pressure and efforts to maintain his people’s homeland.

• He was born circa 1810 and died in 1883.

• His life is more associated with Native American tribal leadership and resistance than the kind of “statesman” role in the U.S. government.

If you meant a different “Morning Star” (for example, a more modern political figure, or someone with a nickname “Morning Star”), I’d be happy to dig further — could you share any era, state, or approximate dates?