Carlos de Morais Camisão | |
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![]() Colonel Camisão | |
Born | Rio de Janeiro, Kingdom of Brazil | 8 May 1821
Died | 29 May 1867 Jardim, Empire of Brazil | (aged 46)
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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
He was born in Rio de Janeiro and died in Jardim.