João Manuel Mena Barreto

João Manuel Mena Barreto
João Manuel Mena Barreto
Born	January 24, 1824; Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
Died	August 12, 1869 (aged 45); Piribebuy, Cordillera, Paraguay
Allegiance	Brazil
Branch	Imperial Brazilian Army
Years of service	1824 – 1869
Rank	Brigadier
Battles/wars	Uruguayan War Siege of Paysandú; Paraguayan War Corrientes campaign Battle of São Borja; ; Pikysyry campaign Battle of Avay; Battle of Lomas Valentinas; ; Campaign of the Hills Battle of Piribebuy; ;
Spouse(s)	Maria Balbina Palmeiro da Fontoura (m. 1849)

João Manuel Mena Barreto was a Brazilian Brigadier throughout the Uruguayan War and Paraguayan War. He was known for his service at the Battle of São Borja, rescuing the civilian populace from the Paraguayan forces before getting killed at the Battle of Piribebuy.

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