Field Marshal Manuel Deodoro da Fonseca, pron., (August 5, 1827 - August 23, 1892) overthrew Emperor Pedro II and became the first president of the Republic of Brazil. Born in Alagoas, in a town that today bears his name, Fonseca made a military career, putting down the Praieira revolt in Pernambuco, in 1848, which was Brazil's response to the European year of failed liberal revolutions. He also saw action during the War of the Triple Alliance (1864 - 1870), … Wikipedia
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