João Manuel Mena Barreto
João Manuel Mena Barreto | |
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| Born | January 24, 1824 Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil |
| Died | August 12, 1869 (aged 45) Piribebuy, Cordillera, Paraguay |
| Allegiance | Brazil |
| Branch | Imperial Brazilian Army |
| Years of service | 1824 – 1869 |
| Rank | Brigadier |
| Battles / wars | |
| Spouse(s) |
Maria Balbina Palmeiro da Fontoura
(m. 1849) |
João Manuel Mena Barreto was a Brazilian Brigadier throughout the Uruguayan War and Paraguayan War. He was known for his service at the Battle of São Borja, rescuing the civilian populace from the Paraguayan forces before getting killed at the Battle of Piribebuy.