Francisca da Silva
Francisca da Silva, also known as Iyá Nassô, was a prominent African leader and ialorixá who founded the Terreiro da Casa Branca do Engenho Velho in Salvador, Brazil, in the 19th century. She is celebrated for her significant contributions to the Candomblé religious practices in Brazil and is recognized as a pioneering figure in the Afro-Brazilian community.
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Brazil:
Francisca da Silva, known as Iyá Nassô, is recognized for founding the Terreiro da Casa Branca do Engenho Velho in the 19th century.
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Brazil:
Francisca da Silva, the Iyá Nassô, is recognized for her leadership in introducing the 'model of candomblé' in Brazil.
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Liechtenstein:
Iyá Nassô, born Francisca da Silva, is the founder of the first candomblé terreiro in Brazil.
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Brazil:
Francisca da Silva, the Iyá Nassô, is recognized for founding the Terreiro da Casa Branca do Engenho Velho in Salvador, Bahia, in the 19th century.
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Brazil:
Francisca da Silva, known as Iyá Nassô, is recognized for founding the Terreiro da Casa Branca do Engenho Velho in Salvador.
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