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Anacaona (1474?–1504), or Golden Flower, was a Taíno cacica, or female cacique (chief), religious expert, poet [citation needed] and composer [citation needed] born in Xaragua. [2]
Jan 22, 2023 · She was Anacaona, a woman who opposed the Spanish invaders and became a local hero. Born in 1474 in the chiefdom of Jaragua in Hispaniola, Anacaona was born and raised to rule. She was the sister of the Jaragua chief, and wife of the Maguana one, making her one of the most powerful Taíno caciques.
Feb 27, 2018 · In the centuries since, Anacaona has been heralded as one of the Caribbean’s most enduring heroines. Her name graces innumerable poems, songs, roads, schools, and statues — even as holidays and statues commemorating colonialists such as Christopher Columbus are coming down all around the world.
…the birthplace of Taino leader Anacaona (c. 1474–c. 1503). Anacaona ruled the province of Xaragua, the last independent holdout during the Spanish conquest of Hispaniola, until her execution by the Spanish.
Oct 12, 2022 · Anacaona, la cacica aborigen que desafió a Cristóbal Colón y fue condenada a una trágica muerte. Carolina Pichardo*. BBC News Mundo. 12 octubre 2022. Getty Images. La líder taína Anacaona ...
Dec 8, 2023 · Anacaona, whose name translates to “Golden Flower” in the indigenous Taíno language, was a revered queen and influential leader of the Taíno people. Hailing from the island of...
Apr 1, 2005 · KRAK! offers a powerful addition to The Royal Diaries series with the story of Haiti's heroic queen Anacaona. With her signature narrative grace, Edwidge Danticat brings Haiti's beautiful queen Anacaona to life.
- Edwidge Danticat
An Indian princess, Anacáona was the sister of Behechio and wife of Caonabo; both were caciques of Haiti when it was discovered by Christopher Columbus in 1492. After the capture and death of Caonabo, Anacáona advocated submission to the Spaniards, and she received Bartholomew Columbus with great hospitality in 1498.
Apr 28, 2015 · Anacaona, Golden Flower. The New York Times–bestselling author and National Book Award finalist delivers a powerful Royal Diaries volume with the story of Haiti’s heroic...
Anacaona (c.1470s—c.1503) was a cacique – or chief – of the Taíno people. She was born in the cacicazgo – or land – of Jaragua. Jaragua was one of the five caciazgos on the island of Hispaniola, which the Taíno people called Ayiti. She ruled from Yaguna, now modern-day Léogâne.
