Bernardim Freire de Andrade

Bernardino Freire de Andrade e Castro (Lisbon, 18 February 1759 – Braga, 17 March 1809) was a Portuguese Army general officer who was appointed, in July 1808, commander-in-chief of the Portuguese forces in the north of the country during the Peninsular War.

Early career War of the Pyrenees

Freire saw action in the Roussillon in 1794-1795.

The commander of the British invasion force, Sir Arthur Wellesley complained that it was difficult to cooperate with Freire.

Promotions and Units Rank Unit Date Lieutenant General 2 October 1808 Commandant Chief Army of Operations in Estremadura 22 July 1808 Field Marshal 25 February 1807 Governor of Weapons Porto Party 25 February 1807 Brigadier 25 January 1795 Colonel 13th Infantry Regiment of Peniche 17 December 1794 Lieutenant Colonel 13th Infantry Regiment of Peniche 24 September 1791 Major 13th Infantry Regiment of Peniche 27 April 1790 Captain 5th Company, 13th Infantry Regiment of Peniche 27 February 1787 Lieutenant 5th Company, 13th Infantry Regiment of Peniche 9 October 1782 Ensign 5th Company, 13th Infantry Regiment of Peniche 25 April 1782 Cadet 13th Infantry Regiment of Peniche