Who created the Cherokee syllabary, system to read and write the Cherokee language? When was it created? How many characters are in the syllabary?
The Cherokee syllabary was created by Sequoyah, also known as George Gist or George Guess. He was a Cherokee silversmith and trader who lived from around 1770 to 1843.
Sequoyah developed the Cherokee syllabary between 1809 and 1824. The exact year of completion is not known, but it is generally believed to be around 1821.
The syllabary consists of 85 characters, representing syllables rather than individual sounds. Each character represents a syllable in the Cherokee language, allowing Cherokee speakers to read and write their language more effectively.