Bonifacio I | |
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King of the Afro-Bolivians | |
Reign | 1932 – 1954 |
Predecessor | José María Pinedo |
Successor | Aurora Pinedo (as princess regent) |
Born | 1888 Nor Yungas Province, Bolivia |
Died | 1954 Mururata, Bolivia |
Burial | Hacienda de Pinedo |
Spouse | Juliana Zabala Cecilia Barra |
Issue | Prince Carmelo Prince Manuel Prince Juan Princess Aurora |
House | Pinedo |
Father | José María Pinedo |
Mother | Gregoria Iriondo |
Don Bonifacio Pinedo (1888 – 1954) was the King of the Afro-Bolivians from 1932 to 1954. As the ceremonial king, he presided over religious festivities celebrating Saint Benedict the Moor and was responsible for matchmaking in the Afro-Bolivian community. His role was suppressed during the Bolivian National Revolution.