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COMMANDER // 1824–1869

João Mena Barreto

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Lifespan

1824 – 1869

1830184018501860Paraguayan War · 1864-1870Combate de São Borja — June 10, 1865 · Empire of Brazil · Paraguayan WarInvasion of Rio Grande do Sul — June 10, 1865 · Empire of Brazil · Paraguayan WarBattle of Piribebuy — August 12, 1869 · Empire of Brazil · Paraguayan War

Active service 1865–1869 — 3 battles across 1 war; first command at age 41.

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João Manuel Mena Barreto was a Brazilian Brigadier throughout the Uruguayan War and Paraguayan War. He was known for his service at the Battle of São Borja, rescuing the civilian populace from the Paraguayan forces before getting killed in action at the Battle of Piribebuy.

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Battles (3)

Last verified June 2026
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