Gaspar Yanga
Gaspar Yanga was an African slave who became a notable leader of a rebellion against Spanish colonial rule in the early 17th century in Mexico. He is recognized for leading one of the first successful slave revolts in the Americas, establishing a free town for escaped slaves known as Yanga, which exists today. His legacy represents the struggle for freedom and resistance against oppression, and he is celebrated as a symbol of courage and autonomy in the fight against slavery.
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Gaspar Yanga led a rebellion that questioned the slave regime in colonial Mexico.
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