Carlos de Morais Camisão

Carlos de Morais Camisão
Colonel Camisão
Born(1821-05-08)8 May 1821
Rio de Janeiro, Kingdom of Brazil
Died29 May 1867(1867-05-29) (aged 46)
Jardim, Empire of Brazil
Allegiance Empire of Brazil
Branch Imperial Brazilian Army
RankColonel
Battles / wars

Carlos de Morais Camisão (8 May 1821 29 May 1867) was a Brazilian colonel of the Paraguayan War. He was one of the leaders of Laguna, with Alfredo d'Escragnolle Taunay. He took command of the Brazilian force counter-attacking the Paraguayan invasion during the Mato Grosso Campaign, but died of cholera during the retreat.:69–70