Juan de Bolas
| Juan de Bolas | |
|---|---|
| Born |
Juan Lubolo 1662 |
| Known for | First chief of the Jamaican Maroons |
Juan de Bolas originally Juan Lubolo (1662-?) was the first chief of the Jamaican Maroons. The English named two rivers and a mountain after him to commemorate his assistance in expelling the Spaniards from the island and capturing hostile maroons.[1]
The English also appointed him colonel of the Black Militia and offered him land.[2]
For his treachery, he was killed in an ambush by maroons.[1]
See also
References
- 1 2 Sibley, Inez (1978). Dictionary of Place-Names in Jamaica. Kingston, Jamaica: Institute of Jamaica. p. 85.
- ↑ W. Noel Sainsbury (editor), "America and West Indies: February 1663," Calendar of State Papers Colonial, America and West Indies, Volume 5: 1661-1668
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