Richard Oakes may refer to:
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Richard Oakes (activist)
Richard Oakes (May 22, 1942 – September 20, 1972) was a Mohawk Native American activist. He spurred Native American studies in university curricula and is credited for helping to change US federal government Indian termination policy pol ...
(1942–1972), Mohawk Native American leader of the 1969–71 occupation of Alcatraz Island
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Richard Oakes (guitarist)
Richard John Oakes (born 1 October 1976) is an English musician and songwriter, best known as the guitarist, occasional pianist, backing vocalist and co-songwriter of the English band Suede.
Early life
Richard Oakes was born in Perivale, West ...
(born 1976), English musician and former member of the band Suede
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