King Affonso I of Congo - His life, Accomplishments, and Importance of his Anti-slavery work
Title: King Affonso I of Congo - His life, Accomplishments, and Importance of his Anti-slavery work
Category: /History/World History
Details: Words: 1153 | Pages: 4 (approximately 235 words/page)
King Affonso I of Congo - His life, Accomplishments, and Importance of his Anti-slavery work
Category: /History/World History
Details: Words: 1153 | Pages: 4 (approximately 235 words/page)
<Tab/>King Affonso I, the venerated king of Congo, is one of the most influential and groundbreaking characters in the history of Africa. Once he converted to Christianity and became king, Affonso realized the abhorrence of slavery withing his state, for it was completely destroying his country through depopulation. Consequently, he sent a letter to King John of Portugal in 1526, outlining his hopes to eradicate Portugese influence upon his country. Ultimately, …showed first 75 words of 1153 total…
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