Pedro Ignacio Meza
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Pedro Ignacio Meza (c. 1813-1865) was a Paraguayan commodore who commanded the Paraguayan Navy in the early years of the War of the Triple Alliance until his death at the Battle of Riachuelo.
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Pedro Ignacio Meza | |
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Born | 1813 Asunción, Paraguay |
Died | June 15, 1865(1865-06-15) (aged 51–52) Fortress of Humaitá, Ñeembucú Department, Paraguay |
Allegiance | Paraguay |
Branch | Paraguayan Navy |
Years of service | 1845 – 1865 |
Rank | Commodore |
Battles/wars | Paraguayan War
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