Guilherme Xavier de Sousa
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Guilherme Xavier de Sousa (1818-1870) was a Brazilian Marshal and politician who participated in the Paraguayan War as well as other conflicts. He was also the 42nd governor of Rio Grande do Sul from July 14, 1868, to August 1 of the same year.
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Guilherme Xavier de Sousa | |
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42nd Governor of Rio Grande do Sul | |
In office July 14, 1868 – August 1, 1868 | |
Monarch | Pedro II |
Prime Minister | Viscount of Itaboraí |
Preceded by | Joaquim Vieira da Cunha [pt] |
Succeeded by | Israel Rodrigues Barcelos [pt] |
Personal details | |
Born | (1818-07-03)July 3, 1818 Desterro, Santa Catarina, Brazil |
Died | December 21, 1870(1870-12-21) (aged 52) Desterro, Santa Catarina, Brazil |
Military service | |
Allegiance | Brazil |
Branch | Imperial Brazilian Army |
Years of service | 1834 – 1870 |
Rank | Marshal |
Battles/wars | Farroupilha Revolution Liberal rebellions of 1842 Paraguayan War
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