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COMMANDER // 1801–1873

João F. Caldwell

Kingdom of Portugal2 battles2 wars

Lifespan

1801 – 1873

1810182018301840185018601870Farroupilha Revolution · 1835-1845Paraguayan War · 1864-1870Battle of Seival — September 10, 1836 · Empire of Brazil · Farroupilha RevolutionInvasion of Rio Grande do Sul — June 10, 1865 · Empire of Brazil · Paraguayan War

Active service 1836–1865 — 2 battles across 2 wars; first command at age 35.

Profile

João Frederico Caldwell was a Portuguese-born Brazilian marshal and politician who was a military figure during the 19th century. He was known for his extensive career since the Pernambuco revolt and was one of the main leaders of the Paraguayan Invasion of Rio Grande do Sul during the Corrientes campaign of the Paraguayan War.

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Battles (2)

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