Bencomo

Statue of Bencomo at Candelaria, Tenerife.

Bencomo, sometimes called Benchomo (c. 1438-November 1494), was the penultimate mencey or king of Taoro, a Guanche menceyato on the island of Tenerife. He fought in the First Battle of Acentejo, a victory for the Guanches against the invading Castilians, after having refused the terms of Alonso Fernández de Lugo. He may have perished on the heights of San Roque during the Battle of Aguere alongside his brother Tinguaro.[1]

He had several (grand)children, including Adjona, Dácil, Bentor, Ruiman, Rosalva, Chachiñama, and Tiñate. Bentor succeeded him as mencey until his suicide in February of 1495.

References

  1. ↑ Rumeu de Armas, Antonio. "10-11". La Conquista de Tenerife (1494-1496) (in Spanish). Aula de Cultura de Tenerife. pp. 252–256; 278–280. ISBN 84-500-7108-9.


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