Niara Bely

Niara Bely
Bornc. 1790
Died14 April 1879
Other namesElizabeth Bailey Gomez
CitizenshipLuso-African
OccupationsQueen, businesswoman and slave trader
Known forProminent businesswoman in 19th-century Guinea
Notable workTrading settlement in Farenya, Guinea
SpouseStiles Edward Lightbourn

Niara Bely (c. 1790 – 1879), also known as Elizabeth Bailey Gomez, was a Luso-African queen who became a prominent businesswoman in nineteenth century Guinea. She was active in the slave trade in Farenya, Guinea.

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