Guilherme Xavier de Sousa

Guilherme Xavier de Sousa (1818-1870) was a Brazilian Marshal and politician who participated in the Paraguayan War as well as other conflicts. He was also the 42nd governor of Rio Grande do Sul from July 14, 1868, to August 1 of the same year.

Marechal
Guilherme Xavier de Sousa
A drawing of Sousa in 1871
42nd Governor of Rio Grande do Sul
In office
July 14, 1868  August 1, 1868
MonarchPedro II
Prime MinisterViscount of Itaboraí
Preceded byJoaquim Vieira da Cunha
Succeeded byIsrael Rodrigues Barcelos
Personal details
Born(1818-07-03)July 3, 1818
Desterro, Santa Catarina, Brazil
DiedDecember 21, 1870(1870-12-21) (aged 52)
Desterro, Santa Catarina, Brazil
Military service
Allegiance Brazil
Branch Imperial Brazilian Army
Years of service1834 – 1870
RankMarshal
Battles/warsFarroupilha Revolution
Liberal rebellions of 1842
Paraguayan War
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