He taught Native American Studies at the U Thomas King was born in 1943 in Sacramento, California and is of Cherokee, Greek and German descent. He is known for works in which he addresses the marginalization of American Indians, delineates 'pan-Indian' concerns and histories, and attempts to abolish common stereotypes about Native Americans. He obtained his PhD from the University of Utah in 1986.

Thomas King was born in 1943 in Sacramento, California and is of Cherokee, Greek and German descent.

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