Political party Ragamuffin Party Spouse(s) Maria Tomasia Azambuja | Name Bento da | |
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Vice President Jose Gomes de Vasconcelos Jardim Preceded by None (Empire of Brazil) Succeeded by Jose Gomes de Vasconcelos Jardim Died July 18, 1847(1847-07-18) (aged 58)
Pedras Brancas, Empire of Brazil | ||
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Bento Gonçalves (September 23, 1788 in Triunfo – July 18, 1847 in Pedras Brancas), was an army officer, politician, monarchist and rebel leader of the Empire of Brazil.
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He is considered by many to be one of the most important figures in the history of Rio Grande do Sul.
Although a staunch monarchist, Gonçalves led the rebel forces in the Ragamuffin War. Radicals within the rebel ranks forced the rebellion to become republican, something that Gonçalves opposed. Still, even though he fought against the Empire, Gonçalves and his troops celebrated the birthday of the young Emperor Dom Pedro II. After the conflict ended with the victory of the Empire, Gonçalves paid his respect to Pedro II by kissing his hand during the latter's trip to Rio Grande do Sul in December 1845.
His main companions in arms during the rebellion were Antônio de Souza Neto and Giuseppe Garibaldi.