William Brown (admiral)
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William Brown was an Irish sailor, merchant, and naval commander who served in the Argentine Navy during the wars of the early 19th century. Brown's successes in the Argentine War of Independence, the
1850s daguerreotype of Brown
William Brown, miniature by Henry Hervé
Founder of the Argentine Navy, William Brown is considered a national hero in Argentina, with more than 1,200 streets named after him.
Grave of William Brown in Recoleta Cemetery
Giuseppe Garibaldi
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Giuseppe Maria Garibaldi was an Italian general, revolutionary and republican. He contributed to the Unification of Italy and the creation of the Kingdom of Italy. He is considered to be one of Italy'
William Brown (admiral)
…1842, he fought a battle on the River Paraná, defeating a Uruguayan riverine fleet of launches commanded by the future hero of the Italian Risorgimento, Giuseppe Garibaldi. After pursuing the Uruguayan up the river, Brown forced a landing and his marines brought the Uruguayans to action. Many men on both sides knew one…
Garibaldi in 1866
The house in which Garibaldi was born
Garibaldi and his men carrying boats from Lagoa dos Patos to Tramandahy lake during the war in Rio Grande do Sul
Garibaldi during the battle of Sant'Antonio, 1846