Clara Camarão (fl. 1637), was an indigenous Brazilian and warrior. She was converted to Christianiy by the Brazilian Jesuits and baptized Clara Camarão. She is known as the perhaps first proto-feminist in Brazil, because of her acts that challenged the gender roles. During the Dutch invasions in 1630-1637, she led her tribe's warriors in defense of Brazil against the invaders in Olinda and Recife.
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- «Clara Felipa Camarão (séc. XVII)». Mulher 500. 4 de setembro de 2011.
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