Luís Gonçalves das Chagas, Baron of Candiota
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Who is Luís Gonçalves das Chagas, Baron of Candiota?
Luís Gonçalves das Chagas, Baron of Candiota was a Brazilian landowner, military leader and noble.
Born in Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil's southernmost state, Chagas was the owner of several estancias in the municipalities of Santa Maria, São Gabriel and Bagé. He fought the Ragamuffin War on the Republican side.
In 1865, he raised a regiment to fight for Brazil in the Paraguayan War. On March 20, 1875 Chagas was created Baron of Candiota by Emperor Pedro II of Brazil.
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