Bill John Baker
Bill John Baker (born February 9, 1952) is a Native American (Cherokee Nation) politician who served as Principal Chief of the Cherokee Nation. First elected in October 2011, Baker defeated three-term incumbent Chief Chad "Corntassel" Smith. Prior to his election as Chief, Baker served 12 years on the Cherokee Tribal Council. In 1999, Baker unsuccessfully ran for Deputy Chief of the Cherokee Nation.
Bill John Baker | |
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| 7th Principal Chief of the Cherokee Nation | |
| In office October 19, 2011 – August 14, 2019 | |
| Preceded by | Joe Crittenden (acting) |
| Succeeded by | Chuck Hoskin Jr. |
| Personal details | |
| Born | February 9, 1952 Tahlequah, Oklahoma, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Sherry Robertson |
| Education | Northeastern State University (BA) |
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