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Antônio de Sousa Neto

1801 – 1866

Brazilian general and politician

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About Antônio de Sousa Neto

Lived 1801 – 1866 (aged 65). Antônio de Sousa Neto was a Brazilian politician and military personnel.

General Antônio de Sousa Neto (; 11 February 1803 – 2 July 1866) was a Brazilian military leader of the Riograndense Republic during the Ragamuffin War. On 20 September 1836, Neto declared the independence of the Riograndense Republic.

He was a famous abolitionist and fought for the release of the slaves who had fought during the revolution.

The general's story is depicted in the 2001 movie Netto perde sua alma (Netto Loses His Soul), featuring Tiago Real, Werner Schünemann, Anderson Simões, Lisa Becker, Letícia Liesenfeld, Álvaro Rosa Costa, Fábio Neto, Laura Schneider, Márcia do Canto and João Máximo.

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Important facts

Born

11 February 1801, Rio Grande

Birth century

19th century

Died

2 July 1866, Corrientes

Occupation

Politician, military personnel

Nationality

Brazil

Also known as

Antonio De Souza Netto, Antonio de Sousa Neto

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Antônio de Sousa Neto's

Louis Nicolas Vauquelin

1763 – 1829

Chemist

William Hyde Wollaston

Alexander von Humboldt

Frequently asked questions

Who was Antônio de Sousa Neto?

Brazilian general and politician (1801–1866)

When was Antônio de Sousa Neto born?

Antônio de Sousa Neto was born on 11 February 1801 in Rio Grande.

When did Antônio de Sousa Neto die?

Antônio de Sousa Neto died on 2 July 1866 in Corrientes.

What was Antônio de Sousa Neto's occupation?

Antônio de Sousa Neto was a politician and military personnel.

What nationality was Antônio de Sousa Neto?

Antônio de Sousa Neto was Brazilian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Antônio de Sousa Neto

· Wikidata: Q612105

· DBpedia: Antônio de Sousa Neto

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