Luís Gonçalves das Chagas, Baron of Candiota (c. 1815–1894) was a Brazilian landowner, military leader and
noble.
Born in
Rio Grande do Sul
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Brazil's southernmost state, Chagas was the owner of several
estancias in the municipalities of
Santa Maria,
São Gabriel and
Bagé. He fought the
Ragamuffin War (1835–1845) on the
Republican side.
In 1865, he raised a regiment to fight for
Brazil in the
Paraguayan War (1864–1870). On March 20, 1875, Chagas was created Baron of Candiota (the name of a creek in one of his properties) by Emperor
Pedro II of Brazil
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References
People from São Gabriel
Brazilian military personnel of the Paraguayan War
1894 deaths
Year of birth uncertain
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