Carlos de Morais Camisão | |
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 Colonel Camisão | |
| Born | 8 May 1821 Rio de Janeiro, Kingdom of Brazil |
| Died | 29 May 1867 (aged 46) Jardim, Empire of Brazil |
| Allegiance | .svg.png.webp){kind=small} Empire of Brazil |
| Service/ |  Imperial Brazilian Army |
| Rank | Colonel |
| Battles/wars | Paraguayan War |
Carlos de Morais Camisão (8 May 1821 – 29 May 1867) was a Brazilian colonel of the Paraguayan War. He was one of the leaders of Laguna, with Alfredo d'Escragnolle Taunay. He took command of the Brazilian force counter-attacking the Paraguayan invasion during the Mato Grosso Campaign, but died of cholera during the retreat.[1]: 69–70
Colonel Camisão in the Monument to the heroes of Laguna and Dourados, Rio de Janeiro
Biography
He was born in Rio de Janeiro and died in Jardim.
Awards
- He was a Knight of the Order of Christ, since 21 January 1849.
- He was an Imperial Knight of the Order of the Rose, since 16 March 1849.
- He was a Knight of the Order of Aviz, since 10 July 1860.
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