Murder and Martyrdom in Spanish Florida: The True Story Behind the Guale Uprising

Name: The True Story Behind the Guale Uprising
Uploaded: 2017-12-26T00:00:00+00:00
Duration: 4 min 38 s
Description: In the late 16th century, the Guale natives participated in a brutal uprising against their Catholic overseers. Legend says that Don Juanillo, heir to the chief, led the revolt because the friars would not allow him a second wife. However, there are reasons to suggest this may not be the full story.

In the late 16th century, the Guale natives participated in a brutal uprising against their Catholic overseers. Legend says that Don Juanillo, heir to the chief, led the revolt because the friars would not allow him a second wife. However, there are reasons to suggest this may not be the full story.