Gaspar Yanga--often simply Yanga or Nyanga--was a leader of a slave rebellion in Mexico during the early period of Spanish colonial rule. Said to be a member of the royal family of Gabon, Yanga came to be the head of a band of revolting slaves near Veracruz, Mexico around 1570. Escaping to the difficult highlands, he and his people built a small free colony. Wikipedia
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After eluding the detachment for several months, the Spanish commandante agreed to give Yanga's followers their freedom in exchange for ending the constant raids in the area, and gain their help in tracking down other escaped slaves. In the year 1618, Ya www.johntoddjr.com/86%20Yanga/yanga01.htm
