He proclaimed himself Messiah ben Joseph , although later in life he disavowed this claim .
Abraham Miguel Cardoso ( 1626 -- 1706 ) He was a follower of Shabbetai Zvi .
follower proclaimed himself follower     , although later in life follower disavowed this claim .
Abraham Miguel Cardoso ( 1626 -- 1706 ) He was a follower of Shabbetai Zvi .