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Caonabo

d. 1496 · 15th century

Caonabo was a Taíno cacique of Maguana in central Hispaniola and husband of Anacaona of Jaragua. He is credited with destroying La Navidad, the fort left by Columbus in 1493, and killing its garrison. Captured by Alonso de Ojeda through a trick around 1495, he died at sea in 1496 while being sent to Spain.

Mentioned in 3 state histories

Cacicazgo of Marién Cacicazgo of Maguana Cacicazgo of Jaragua

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APA: The Epoch Institute. (2026). Caonabo. In The Epoch Institute Encyclopedia. https://the-epoch-institute.org/encyclopedia/caonabo
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