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COMMANDER // 1804–1882

Francisco M. Barroso

admiralKingdom of Portugal3 battles1 war

Lifespan

1804 – 1882

18101820183018401850186018701880Paraguayan War · 1864-1870Battle of Paso de Cuevas — August 12, 1865 · Empire of Brazil · Paraguayan WarBattle of Paso de Mercedes — July 18, 1865 · Empire of Brazil · Paraguayan WarBattle of Riachuelo — June 11, 1865 · Empire of Brazil · Paraguayan War

Active service 1865 — 3 battles across 1 war; first command at age 61.

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Francisco Manuel Barroso da Silva, Baron of Amazonas was a Portuguese-born Brazilian admiral. He was the commander who led the Imperial Navy to victory in the Battle of Riachuelo during the Paraguayan War.

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Battles (3)

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