Bento Gonçalves da Silva

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General Bento Gonçalves da Silva, (Triunfo, September 23, 1788 – Pedras Brancas, July 18, 1847), was a Tatter Revolucionary leader and President of Piratini Republic (1836 - 1845). Considered one of the most important heroes in Rio Grande do Sul history.

He personally led many of the military campaigns of revolutionaries. His principal commanders were Antônio de Souza Netto and Giuseppe Garibaldi.

Bento Gonçalves was a brazilian military leader during Argentina-Brazil War (1825 - 1828).


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