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COMMANDER // 1824–1869

João Mena Barreto

Brazil3 battles1 war

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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Battles (3)

Last verified June 2026
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