Charles Thompson (Cherokee chief)

Charles Thompson
Principal Chief of the Cherokee Nation
In office
1875–1879
Preceded byWilliam P. Ross
Succeeded byDennis Bushyhead
Member of the Cherokee Nation Senate from the Delaware District
In office
1867–1873
Preceded byJeter Lynch Thompson
Personal details
Born
Utselata
Died(1891-06-22)June 22, 1891
Delaware District, Cherokee Nation, Indian Territory, U.S.
CitizenshipCherokee

Charles Thompson (Utselata, or Oochelata also ᎤᏤᎴᏛ in Cherokee) was a Cherokee politician who served as the Principal Chief of the Cherokee Nation from 1875 to 1879. He previously served in the Cherokee Senate from 1867 to 1873.