Biography · Resistance

Gaspar Yanga

c. 1545–after 1618

Mexico

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Biography

Yanga led escaped Africans in resistance to Spanish rule and helped secure recognition for a self-governing community in Veracruz.

c. 1686–c. 1755

c. 1801–1832

c. 1822–1865