Bento Gonçalves da Silva

Deceased Person

1788 – 1847

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Who was Bento Gonçalves da Silva?

Bento Gonçalves, was an army officer, politician, monarchist and rebel leader of the Empire of Brazil.

He is considered by many to one of the most important figures in the history of Rio Grande do Sul.

Although a staunch monarchist, Gonçalves led the rebel forces in the Ragamuffin War. Radicals within the rebel ranks forced the rebellion to become republican, something that Gonçalves opposed. Still, even though he fought against the Empire, Gonçalves and his troops celebrated the birthday of the young Emperor Dom Pedro II. After the conflict ended with the victory of the Empire, Gonçalves paid his respect to Pedro II by kissing his hand during the latter's trip to Rio Grande do Sul in December 1845.

His main companions in arms during the rebellion were Antônio de Souza Neto and Giuseppe Garibaldi.

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Born
Sep 23, 1788
Triunfo
Also known as
  • Гонсалвис да Силва, Бенту
Lived in
  • Rio Grande do Sul
Died
Jul 18, 1847

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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