Mencey refers to the historical title given to the kings of the Guanche people, the indigenous inhabitants of the Canary Islands. Each island had its own Mencey, who ruled over the local tribes and managed resources, conflicts, and relationships with other islands. The Menceys played a crucial role in the social and political structure of Guanche society before the Spanish conquest in the 15th century. The term is often associated with the Mencey of Tenerife, the largest island in the archipelago. The most notable Mencey from Tenerife was Tinerfe, who led his people during the Spanish invasion. The legacy of the Menceys is an important part of the cultural history of the Canary Islands.