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Nzinga

Type Figure Region Ndongo Time c. 1583–1663 Also known as Ana Nzinga

Nzinga was a princess of Ndongo who later became queen of Ndongo and Matamba, renowned for resisting Portuguese colonial expansion and skilled diplom…

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  1. 1601–1610Ndongo · Cuanza Norte ProvinceDuring this phase Portugal consolidated its footholds in Luanda and elsewhere and extracted tribute inland; Nzinga grew up in the royal court, observing the contest between local powers and colonial forces, accumulating the contacts and experience needed for her later diplomacy and military command.

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