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What was the name of the leaders of the tainos and kalinagos called

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Answer: Cacique and Ouboutou

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Taino Chief- Cacique( This position went from father to son. However, if he left no heirs, his oldest nephew from his oldest sister would succeed him.)

Kalinago Chief- Ouboutou (He became headman from right of birth or from being an outstanding or true warrior.)

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Cacica, daughter of Cacique Bagnamanay. Her TaĆ­no name is unknown. Also known as Guarocuya. Cacique from the Barahona region of Hispaniola, leader of a rebellion against the Spanish.
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