João Frederico Caldwell
João Frederico Caldwell (c. 1801 – 26 February 1873) was a Portuguese-born Brazilian marshal and politician who was a military figure during the 19th century. He was known for his extensive career since the Pernambuco revolt and was one of the main leaders of the Paraguayan Invasion of Rio Grande do Sul during the Corrientes campaign of the Paraguayan War.
Marechal João Frederico Caldwell | |
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Caldwell in 1870 | |
| Minister of War | |
| In office September 29, 1870 – November 9, 1870 | |
| Monarch | Pedro II |
| Prime Minister | Marquis of São Vicente |
| Preceded by | Marquis of Muritiba |
| Succeeded by | Raimundo de Araújo Lima |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1801 Santarém, Santarém District, Portugal |
| Died | February 26, 1873 (aged 71–72) Município Neutro, Brazil |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | Empire of Brazil |
| Branch | Imperial Brazilian Army |
| Years of service | 1817–1873 |
| Rank | Marshal |
| Battles/wars | Pernambuco revolt Confederation of the Equator Cisplatine War War of Cabanos Ragamuffin War
Platine War
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