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Francisco de Lima e Silva

1785–1853 · 19th century

Francisco de Lima e Silva was a Brazilian general and politician. In 1824 he commanded the imperial forces that suppressed the Confederation of the Equator in Pernambuco. After the abdication of Pedro I in 1831 he served on the regency that governed Brazil during the minority of Pedro II. His son became the Duke of Caxias.

Francisco de Lima e Silva
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Confederation of the Equator

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