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Bento Gonçalves da Silva

Bento Gonçalves da Silva

First President of the Riograndense Republic

Bento Gonçalves da Silva (23 September 1788 – 18 July 1847) was a Brazilian army officer, politician and rebel leader of the Riograndense Republic. He was the first President of the Riograndense Republic and, by all accounts, one of the most prominent figures in the history of Rio Grande do Sul.

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Although a staunch monarchist,[1] Gonçalves led the rebel forces in the Ragamuffin War. Radicals within the rebel ranks forced the rebellion to become republican, something that Gonçalves opposed.[2] Still, even though he fought against the Empire of Brazil, Gonçalves and his troops celebrated the birthday of the young emperor Pedro II of Brazil.[3] 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.[3]

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

References

  1. [1]
    Rodrigues 1990, p. 380.
  2. [2]
    Rodrigues 1990, p. 372.
  3. [3]
    Rodrigues 1990, p. 382.

Bibliography

  • Rodrigues, Alfredo Ferreira (1990). Vultos e fatos da Revolução Farroupilha (in Portuguese). Brasília, Federal District: Imprensa Nacional.
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