Caonabo

Caonabo (died 1496) was a cacique (chieftain) of Hispaniola at the time of Christopher Columbus's arrival to the island. He was known for his fighting skills and his ferocity. Caonabo was married to Anacaona, who was the sister of another cacique named Bohechío. He was born to the Lucayan people and later migrated to the island.

In retaliation against mistreatment of the Taíno people, Caonabo led attacks against the Spanish, including an assault on La Navidad which left 39 Spaniards dead. His capture in 1494 led to the first native American uprising against the Spanish rule. Caonabo died in Spanish captivity.