Pata Seca, the ‘Breeding’ Slave Forced to Have Relationships with Dozens of Women

Human history, especially It is overflowing with dark stories of African slaves. We have heard many stories about slavery throughout history. The existence of slaves, whose personal rights and freedoms are not respected, who serve only their owners and are bought and sold like a commodity, constitutes one of the greatest shames in human history. An example in these shameful pages is Pata Seca.

The life of this figure lost among dusty pageswhile presenting the bitter truth that men are also used as commodities. It provokes deep thoughts not only about history, but also about the inner strength and resilience of man.

Born in Sao Paulo, Brazil, in the early 19th century, Ruque Jose Florencio was a slave of African descent.

Although his exact date of birth is not known young Florencio who was subjected to the slavery system or Pata Seca as its owners call it; Standing 2.18 meters tall and weighing an average of 150 kilos, he had an extraordinarily strong appearance with his athletic body structure and strong legs.

The name Pata Seca, which lies behind his magnificent appearance and is bestowed upon him, is Portuguese. “dry feet” According to legends, it got its name from its ability to walk in hot lands for hours without feeling pain.

A rich landowner Francisco da Cunha Bueno Pata Seca, who was purchased by A.Ş. in the So Carlos region, was responsible for the duty of conveying his owner’s wishes to the city by riding horses, in addition to daily agricultural work. Of course, he had many duties as a slave, but the most notable was was to reproduce.

According to the common belief in Brazil, the children of tall and large men were physically strong like their fathers.

This belief It served the need for intensive labor during the times of slavery. The owner’s goal was not only to have Pata Seca perform normal slave duties, but also to take advantage of her genes to breed healthy and strong slaves for him. Thus, the children born from Pata Seca would be able to become big and strong slaves like him.

According to the records, Pata Seca, who was forced to have sexual intercourse with women every day upon the order of his owner, He is known to be the father of 249 children. Although it is not known how many women Pata Seca, who was better fed and had health checks than other slaves, had sex with, the number of children reveals how brutal sexual slavery was used.

This slavery practice, known as “slave breeding” in English, targeted people of African descent, especially in North and South America.

Descendants of Pata Seca

This surprising practice served only the landowner’s interests while reinforcing slavery. But Protecting their newborn children from slavery and raising them as ‘normal’ individuals It was an important detail that did not go unnoticed.

The life of Pata Seca, born in Sao Paulo in the early 19th century, with his resistance and honorable stance to prevent his children from living a slave life like him. An impressive story that sheds light on dark periods in human history.

at a young age bought as a slave This man, who was used in accordance with his owner’s wishes, stands out as a father who tried to keep his children alive in African culture and provided them with education during this tragic period. It is also known that he did his best to protect his children from slavery, gave them training to keep African culture alive, and taught them reading, writing and self-defense. He instilled his stance against slavery in his children. Pata Seca, even in death He was honored with his children who took part in the uprisings to abolish slavery. Today, we can access this information from his grandchildren.

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