Manuel Antônio Farinha, Count of Sousel
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Manuel Antônio Farinha, first and only baron and count of Sousel (Souzel, Portugal — Rio de Janeiro, 27 May 1842) was a Brazilian admiral.
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Born | 18th century Sousel (Kingdom of Portugal) |
Died | 27 May 1842 Rio de Janeiro (Empire of Brazil) |
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Position held | Minister of the Navy (1822–1822) |
Rank | graduate admiral (1827–) |
Branch | Imperial Brazilian Navy (1822–1832), Portuguese Navy (1793–1822) |
Titles | Baron of Souzel (1825–), Count of Souzel (1826–), Grandee |
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He was minister of the Navy in the first cabinet of Dom Pedro I, formed on 16 January 1822, until 22 October 1822.
He was made baron on 12 October 1825 and count on 12 October 1826. Also was Grandee of the Empire.