Carlos de Morais Camisão explained

Carlos de Morais Camisão
Birth Date:	1821 5, df=y
Battles:	Paraguayan War Retreat from Laguna

Carlos de Morais Camisão (8 May 1821  - 29 May 1867) was a Brazilian colonel of the Paraguayan War. He was one of the leaders of Laguna, with Alfredo d'Escragnolle Taunay. He took command of the Brazilian force counter-attacking the Paraguayan invasion during the Mato Grosso Campaign, but died of cholera during the retreat.^[1]

Biography

He was born in Rio de Janeiro and died in Jardim.

Awards

• He was a Knight of the Order of Christ, since 21 January 1849.
• He was an Imperial Knight of the Order of the Rose, since 16 March 1849.
• He was a Knight of the Order of Aviz, since 10 July 1860.

Notes and References

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