Draft:Newton Cavalcanti
Brazilian general
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Newton de Andrade Cavalcanti (October 23, 1885 – November 25, 1965) was a Brazilian Army General.
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Newton Cavalcanti | |
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| Born | October 23, 1885 |
| Died | November 25, 1965 (aged 80) |
| Allegiance | Brazil |
Branch | Brazilian Army |
Rank | General |
Conflicts | Revolution of 1930 |
| Alma mater | Escola de Artilharia e Engenharia, now part of the Instituto Militar de Engenharia |
Biography
Born in Palmeira dos Índios, Cavalcanti joined the military in 1902, was commissioned as a second lieutenant in 1911, promoted to captain in 1922, and then to major in 1928. He participated in the Revolution of 1930, leading a unit in support of Getúlio Vargas. Following the triumph of the rebelled forces, Cavalcanti was promoted to colonel and appointed as commander of the 9th Military Region.[1]
From May to July 1935, Cavalcanti served as chief of the Casa Militar da Presidência da República, a military body responsible for the President's personal security and advising him on military and defence matters. The same year, he was appointed federal interventor in the states of Mato Grosso and Rio de Janeiro. An integralist militant, he was part of Vargas' State of Siege Executive Commission, helping carry out repressive measures. Cavalcanti advocated an ''unremitting war to death'' against communism and ordered the shutdown of several masonic lodges.[2][3] He commanded the Southern Military Command at the time of Vargas' resignation, and had a major role in pressuring the president into the decision.