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Full Name Rodrigo Pinto Guedes Born 27 July 1762 ( 1762-07-27 ) Gradiz, Portugal Known for Commander of all naval operations during the Cisplatine War Died June 13, 1845, Paris, France Similar People Pedro I of Brazil, Carlos Maria de Alvear, Felisberto Caldeira Brant - Ma, Bernardino Rivadavia, Juan Antonio Lavalleja | ||
Rodrigo Pinto Guedes, 1st Baron do Rio da Prata (July 27, 1762 in Gradiz, Portugal – June 13, 1845 in Paris) was a naval officer who served in the admiralties of the Kingdom of Portugal, its successor the United Kingdom of Portugal, Brazil and the Algarves, and finally the Empire of Brazil, for which he acted as commander of all naval operations during the Cisplatine War.
Biography
Guedes was born on July 27, 1762 in Aguiar da Beira, Gradiz, Portugal to Rodrigo Pinto Guedes and Maria da Silveira Pereira. His parents intended him to take on a religious life, and sent him to a monastery; however, he ran away and decided to embark on a maritime career. In September 1781, he was named a Cadet of the Portuguese Navy, and thus began what would prove to be a successful career.
He married Constanza Smissaert Pinto Caldas, daughter of José Pereira Caldas and Constanza Smissaert.