Benkos Biohó (late 16th century — 1621), also known as Domingo Biohó, was a semi-legendary historical figure, considered a Mandinka leader, described in literature as having escaped from the slave port of Cartagena with ten other enslaved people. While there is no direct relationship between him and the municipality of San Basilio de Palenque, contemporary literary culture has led to the belief that he was the founder of the town, though this is inaccurate.
Benkos Biohó (late 16th century — 1621), also known as Domingo Biohó, was a semi-legendary historical figure, considered a Mandinka leader, described in literature as having escaped from the slave port of Cartagena with ten other enslaved people. While there is no direct relationship between him and the municipality of San Basilio de Palenque, contemporary literary culture has led to the belief that he was the founder of the town, though this is inaccurate.
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