Antônio de Sousa Neto

Deceased Person

1801 – 1866

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Who was Antônio de Sousa Neto?

General Antônio Neto was a Tatter Revolutionary leader. On 20 September 1836, Neto declared the independence of the Piratini Republic.

He was a famous abolitionist and fought for the release of the slaves who had fought during the revolution.

The general's story is depicted in the 2001 movie "Netto Perde sua Alma" with the actors: Tiago Real, Werner Schünemann, Anderson Simões, Lisa Becker, Leticia Liesenfeld, Álvaro Rosa Costa, Fabio Neto, Laura Schneider, Marcia do Canto and João Máximo.

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Born
Feb 11, 1801
Rio Grande
Also known as
  • Соза Нету, Антониу ди
Lived in
  • Rio Grande do Sul
Died
Jul 2, 1866
Corrientes

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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