Teresa de Benguela was a Quilombola leader who lived in the state of Mato Grosso, in Brazil, during the 18th century. She was married to José Piolho, who headed the Quilombo do Piolho, between the Guaporé River and Cuiabá city. After the death of José Piolho, Benguela was crowned queen of the Quilombo, and, under […]
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