Clara Camarão
Indigenous Brazilian warrior
About Clara Camarão
Born 1700. Clara Camarão was a Brazilian.
Clara Camarão (fl. 1637) was an indigenous Brazilian warrior of the Potiguara people. She was converted to Christianity by the Portuguese Jesuits and baptized Clara Camarão. During the Dutch invasions in 1630–1637, she led the Potiguara warriors in defense of Brazil against the invaders in Goiana and Recife.
She was married to the famous Indigenous leader and commander Poty, who was also known as Antonio Felippe Camarão. Clara was noted to always be with her husband, fighting alongside him.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Clara Camarão?
indigenous Brazilian warrior
When was Clara Camarão born?
Clara Camarão was born in 1700 in Natal.
When did Clara Camarão die?
Clara Camarão died in Brazil.
What nationality was Clara Camarão?
Clara Camarão was Brazilian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Clara Camarão. https://biography.guide/clara-camarao/
MLA: "Clara Camarão." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/clara-camarao/.
Chicago: "Clara Camarão." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/clara-camarao/.
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