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COMMANDER // 1763–1821

Francisco da Silveira

generalKingdom of Portugal3 battles1 war

Lifespan

1763 – 1821

177017801790180018101820Peninsular War · 1808-1814Combat of Padrões de Teixeira — June 1, 1808 · Portugal · Peninsular WarBattle of the Bridge of Amarante — April 18, 1809 · Portugal · Peninsular WarBattle of Valle de Monterrey — March 6, 1809 · Kingdom of Portugal · Peninsular War

Active service 1808–1809 — 3 battles across 1 war; first command at age 45.

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D. Francisco da Silveira Pinto da Fonseca Teixeira, 1st Count of Amarante was a Portuguese army officer who fought in the War of the Oranges and the Peninsular War.

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Battles (3)

Last verified June 2026
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