Hatuey

Deceased Person

– 1512

95

Who was Hatuey?

Hatuey was a TaĆ­no Cacique from the island of Ayiti, who lived in the early sixteenth century. He has attained legendary status for leading a group of natives in a fight against the invading Spaniards, and thus becoming the first fighter against colonialism in the New World. He is celebrated as "Cuba's First National Hero."

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Died
Feb 2, 1512
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on July 23, 2013

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