Nathan D. Champion (September 29, 1857 – April 9, 1892) — known as Nate Champion — was a key figure in the Johnson County War of April 1892. Falsely accused by a wealthy Wyoming cattlemen's association of being a rustler, Champion was the first person murdered by a band of hit men hired by the cattlemen. Though sometimes portrayed as an outlaw, Champion was simply a small rancher, making him a convenient target for the powerful interests. He is celebrated for his heroic stand in his besieged cabin and for a hasty letter written at the time describing the events.
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