Miguel de Buria

African slave turned king. Credit: Max / Adobe Stock

1 August, 2020 - 19:05 B. B. Wagner

Slave Turned King: The Rule of Miguel De Buria of Venezuela

In Venezuela’s early history, between 1552 to 1555, lies the first and most famous historical account of a slave revolt in the new world. This rebellion was led by Miguel de Buria, who not only won...