Eduardo Wandenkolk
Eduardo Wandenkolk (1838-1902) was a Brazilian Rear-Admiral and politician of Dutch descent who participated in the Revolta da Armada against the new First Brazilian Republic as well as the Minister of the Navy of the government of Deodoro da Fonseca and Floriano Peixoto.
Eduardo Wandenkolk | |
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| Minister of the Navy | |
| In office 15 November 1889 – 22 January 1891 | |
| President | Deodoro da Fonseca |
| Preceded by | José da Costa Azevedo |
| Succeeded by | Fortunato Foster Vidal |
| Personal details | |
| Born | June 29, 1838 Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Empire of Brazil |
| Died | October 4, 1902 (aged 64) Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil |
| Resting place | São João Batista Cemetery, Rio de Janeiro |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | Empire of Brazil First Brazilian Republic |
| Branch | Imperial Brazilian Navy Brazilian Navy |
| Years of service | 1853 – 1902 |
| Rank | Rear-Admiral |
| Battles/wars | Paraguayan War
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