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Carlos de Morais Camisão
Colonel Camisão
Born(1821-05-08)8 May 1821
Rio de Janeiro, Kingdom of Brazil
Died29 May 1867(1867-05-29) (aged 46)
Jardim, Empire of Brazil
AllegianceEmpire of Brazil Empire of Brazil
Service / branch Imperial Brazilian Army
RankColonel
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Carlos de Morais Camisão (8 May 1821 – 29 May 1867) was a Brazilian colonel of the Paraguayan War. He was one of the leaders of Laguna, with Alfredo d'Escragnolle Taunay. He took command of the Brazilian force counter-attacking the Paraguayan invasion during the Mato Grosso Campaign, but died of cholera during the retreat.

Colonel Camisão in the Monument to the heroes of Laguna and Dourados, Rio de Janeiro

Biography

He was born in Rio de Janeiro and died in Jardim.

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References

  1. Hooker, T.D., 2008, The Paraguayan War, Nottingham: Foundry Books, ISBN 1901543153
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