Who was known as King Phillip?

Metacomet, also known as King Phillip, was a notable Native American leader of the Wampanoag tribe during the 17th century. He is most famously recognized for leading a coalition of various Indigenous peoples in King Philip's War against the English settlers in New England from 1675 to 1676. This conflict arose from the growing tension over land encroachment and cultural differences between the Native Americans and the English colonists.

Metacomet adopted the name "King Philip" as a form of resistance and identity, trying to assert power and unity among different tribes against the colonial forces. The war was one of the first major conflicts between Native Americans and European settlers in North America, and it significantly shaped the future of Indigenous resistance in the region. His legacy remains significant in the history of Native American resistance to colonial expansion.

The other individuals listed, such as Massasoit, John Elliott, and Bill Gates, do not share this historical association with the name "King Philip," with Massasoit being Metacomet's father and an earlier leader who had a different relationship with the colonists. John Elliott was a missionary known for translating the Bible into the Algonquin language, and Bill Gates is a contemporary figure associated with