Case file · Sacred site
The Mucker revolt
In 1874 a German-Brazilian community near São Leopoldo, Rio Grande do Sul, gathered around Jacobina Mentz Maurer, who fell into trances and was taken for a prophet. Clashes with neighbours and the army left dozens dead.
1874 CE · -29.64, -51.01 · status: official
The account
Jacobina was killed by troops in August 1874 at the Ferrabraz hill. The neighbours called her followers 'Muckers' (hypocrites).