Antônio de Sousa Neto

General Antônio de Sousa Neto (Brazilian Portuguese pronunciation: [ɐ̃ˈtoni.u d(ʒi) ˈsowzɐ ˈnɛtu, ɐ̃ˈtonju -]; 11 February 1803 – 2 July 1866) was a Brazilian military leader of the Riograndense Republic during the Ragamuffin War. On 20 September 1836, Neto declared the independence of the Riograndense Republic.^[1][2][3]

Born(1801-02-11)11 February 1801

Rio Grande, Principality of Brazil

Died2 July 1866(1866-07-02) (aged 65)

Corrientes, Argentina

AllegiancePiratini Republic
Empire of Brazil

Branch/serviceFarroupilha Army
Imperial Brazilian Army

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Antônio de Sousa Neto
Portrait of Antônio de Sousa Neto by Azevedo Dutra. Júlio de Castilhos Museum
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Born	(1801-02-11)11 February 1801 Rio Grande, Principality of Brazil
Died	2 July 1866(1866-07-02) (aged 65) Corrientes, Argentina
Military service
Allegiance	Piratini Republic Empire of Brazil
Branch/service	Farroupilha Army Imperial Brazilian Army
Rank	General
Battles/wars	Ragamuffin War Platine War Uruguay Campaign Uruguayan War Paraguayan War Humaitá campaign Battle of Paso de Patria Battle of Tuyutí (WIA)

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He was a famous abolitionist and fought for the release of the slaves who had fought during the revolution.^{[citation needed]}

The general's story is depicted in the 2001 movie Netto perde sua alma (Netto Loses His Soul), featuring Tiago Real, Werner Schünemann, Anderson Simões, Lisa Becker, Letícia Liesenfeld, Álvaro Rosa Costa, Fábio Neto, Laura Schneider, Márcia do Canto and João Máximo.