Luís do Rego Barreto
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D. Luís do Rego Barreto, 1st Viscount of Geraz do Lima (28 October 1777 – 7 September 1840), better known as General Luís do Rego, was a Portuguese military officer and colonial administrator who distinguished himself in the fight against the French invasion of Portugal in 1807.
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Quick Facts Governor of Pernambuco, Preceded by ...
The Viscount of Geraz do Lima | |
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Governor of Pernambuco | |
In office 1 July 1817 – 5 October 1821 | |
Preceded by | Caetano Pinto de Miranda Montenegro |
Succeeded by | 3rd governing junta |
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Born | (1777-10-28)28 October 1777 Viana do Castelo, Portugal |
Died | 7 September 1840(1840-09-07) (aged 62) Vila Real, Portugal |
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Allegiance | Portugal |
Years of service | 1790–1838 |
Rank | Tenente-general |
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