Antônio de Sampaio
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Antônio de Sampaio was a Brazilian brigadier general and war hero, considered to be one of the finest generals during the 19th century. He participated in many rebellions and wars during his service b
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Battle of Tuyutí
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The Battle of Tuyutí was a Paraguayan offensive in the Paraguayan War targeting the Triple Alliance encampment of Tuyutí. It is considered to be the bloodiest battle ever in South America. The result
Antônio de Sampaio
…of the finest generals during the 19th century. He participated in many rebellions and wars during his service but died from three wounds during the Battle of Tuyutí of the Paraguayan War. He was given the title of patrono da Arma de Infantaria (lit. 'patron of the Infantry Branch'). Antônio was born on "Fazenda…
Paraguayan cavalry, painting by Cándido López
Trench with Uruguayan soldiers from the 24 April Battalion at Tuyutí, taken a month after the battle. Albumen print, 1866.
Monument at the site of the battle in 2025.