Brazil, Rio . Statue of Zumbi, founder of colony of ex slaves
Zumbi was born free in Palmares in 1655, but was captured by the Portuguese and given to a missionary, Father Antonio Melo when he was approximately 6 years became the last leader of runaway slaves in the Quilombo dos Palmares. November 20th is celebrated as Zumbi Day, especially by Afro-Brazilians see him as a freedom fighter.
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Location: Rio de Janeiro ,Brazil, South America
Photo credit: © Jenny Matthews / Alamy / Afripics
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Keywords: colonialism, fighter, freedom, head, history, leader, runaway, slave, slavery, statue, zumbi
