Anacaona (c. 1474 – c. 1504) was a Taíno cacica, zemi interpreter, composer, and poet born in Yaguana, Jaragua, Hispaniola (present-day Léogâne, Haiti). After the death of her brother Bohechío …

One such figure is Anacaona, a legendary queen who fought against Spanish colonists during the 16th century in the Caribbean. These women did not rely on manpower alone but used their charm, …

Anacaona ruled the province of Xaragua, the last independent holdout during the Spanish conquest of Hispaniola, until her execution by the Spanish. After Spain’s cession of Haiti to France in the Treaty …

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 — …

Anacáona (fl. 1492)Indian princess of Haiti. Name variations: Anacaona; name means "Golden Flower." Flourished around 1492; sister of Behechio; married Caonabo (cacique of Haiti). Source for …

The Cacique Caonabo (Gold chief) reigned over the kingdom of Maguana while his spouse, the radiant and refined Anacaona (Golden flower), a poet and a musician, ruled over Xaragua.

The tallest building in the Caribbean, Torre Anacaona 27, is named after her, in the Dominican Republic. The song Anacaona, lead vocals by Cheo Feliciano, popularizes her story.

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. …

Anacaona was a poet and a religious leader of the Taíno, and therefore an important figure within the community. Being the sister and wife of two caciques would have simply enhanced the power and …

Jan 29, 2025 · Anacaona was one of the most important leaders of Taino society. She was the cacique of Jaragua’s sister and the cacique of Maguana’s wife with whom she had her daughter Higüemota. …