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Clara Camarão

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Clara Camarão (fl. 1637) was an indigenous Brazilian warrior. She was converted to Christianity by the Portuguese Jesuits and baptized Clara Camarão. During the Dutch invasions in 1630-1637, she led her tribe's warriors in defense of Brazil against the invaders in Goiana and Recife.

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  • «Clara Felipa Camarão (séc. XVII)». Mulher 500. 4 de setembro de 2011.