Caxias Duke

ModernGeneralBrazil1803 — 1880

Greatest Brazilian military commander, peacemaker.

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Quick Facts

Born

1803

Died

1880

Country

Brazil

Era

Modern

Occupation

General

Score Overview

Military (10%)76

Political (20%)75

Influence (20%)55

Legacy (20%)55

Leadership (15%)74

Strategy (15%)72

Total Score64.7

Caxias Duke — Complete Timeline

1841 AD

Pacified the Balaiada RevoltWar◆ Major

Caxias was appointed military commander to suppress the Balaiada revolt in Maranh

Revolt SuppressionBalaiadaPeacemaker

Impact: regional

1851 AD

Appointed Commander-in-Chief of the Brazilian ArmyPolitical Action◆ Major

Caxias was appointed commander-in-chief of the Brazilian army during the Platine War. He reorganized and disciplined the forces, leading them to victory against the Argentine Confederation under Rosas.

Military CommandPlatine WarArmy Reform

Impact: regionalconstructive

1868 AD

Battle of ItororóWar◆ Major

Caxias led Brazilian forces in the Battle of Itoror

Paraguayan WarBattleMilitary Victory

Impact: regional

Siege of HumaitáWar◆ Major

Caxias commanded the Allied forces in the prolonged siege and eventual capture of the Paraguayan fortress of Humait

Paraguayan WarSiegeMilitary Victory

Impact: regional

1875 AD

Appointed President of the Council of Ministers (Prime Minister)Political Action◆ Major

Caxias was appointed President of the Council of Ministers (Prime Minister) of the Empire of Brazil. He served as head of government, implementing administrative reforms and working to stabilize the political situation.

GovernmentPrime MinisterEmpire of Brazil

Impact: nationalconstructive