Francisco Manuel Barroso, Baron of Amazonas

The Baron of Amazonas around age 71, c.1875

Francisco Manuel Barroso, Baron of Amazonas (September 29, 1804 in Lisbon August 8, 1882 in Montevidéo) commanded the Brazilian fleet during the Battle of Riachuelo in the Paraguayan War.[1]:33

References

  1. Hooker, T.D., 2008, The Paraguayan War, Nottingham: Foundry Books, ISBN 1901543153


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