José Plácido de Castro
José Plácido de Castro (9 September 1873 – 11 August 1908) was a Brazilian soldier, surveyor, rubber producer and politician who led the armed revolt during the Acre War of 1902–3, when the Republic of Acre broke away from Bolivia. He was the president of the state of Acre just before and after it was purchased by Brazil. After the war he became extremely wealthy as a rubber producer, and made many enemies. He was assassinated in 1908. He is considered a hero of Brazil.
José Plácido de Castro | |
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Portrait of Plácido de Castro | |
| President of Acre | |
| In office 7 August 1903 – 25 February 1904 | |
| Preceded by | Joaquim Vitor da Silva |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 9 September 1873 São Gabriel, Rio Grande do Sul, Empire of Brazil |
| Died | 11 August 1908 (aged 34) Seringal Benfica, Acre, Brazil |
| Occupation | Soldier, politician |
| Military service | |
| Battles/wars | Federalist Revolution Acre War |
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