Alexandre Gomes de Argolo Ferrão Filho, Viscount of Itaparica
Brazilian Marshal (1821–1870) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
In this Portuguese name, the second or paternal family name is Argolo Ferrão. "Filho" is a generational suffix meaning "son", which is used for someone whose name is the same as their father, like "Jr." in English.
Alexandre Gomes de Argolo Ferrão Filho was a Brazilian Marshal of the Balaiada and the Paraguayan War. He commanded the 1st Division of the Imperial Brazilian Army and primarily participated in the Battle of Tuyutí and the Battle of Ytororó. He was one of the main figures behind the Pikysyry maneuver and is often credited for the maneuver along with the Duke of Caxias but he would die months later after the war's conclusion from his injuries during service.
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The Viscount of Itaparica | |
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Birth name | Alexandre Gomes de Argolo Ferrão Filho |
Born | (1821-08-08)August 8, 1821 Salvador, Bahia, Brazil |
Died | June 23, 1870(1870-06-23) (aged 48) Bahia, Brazil |
Allegiance | Brazil |
Branch | Imperial Brazilian Army |
Years of service | 1837–1870 |
Rank | Marshal |
Battles/wars | Balaiada Paraguayan War
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