Envoy to Luanda, peace negotiations with Portuguese
On 21 December 1622, Nzinga negotiated a peace treaty with the Portuguese in Luanda.
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On 21 December 1622, Nzinga negotiated a peace treaty with the Portuguese in Luanda.
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