Bento Gonçalves da Silva, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Bento Gonçalves da Silva

Brazilian rebel

Date of Birth: 23-Sep-1788

Place of Birth: Triunfo, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil

Date of Death: 18-Jul-1847

Profession: military personnel, politician

Nationality: Brazil

Zodiac Sign: Libra

Bento Gonçalves (September 23, 1788 in Triunfo – July 18, 1847 in Pedras Brancas), was an army officer, politician, monarchist and rebel leader of the Empire of Brazil.
He was the first President of the Riograndense Republic and is considered by many to be one of the most important figures in the history of Rio Grande do Sul. Although a staunch monarchist, Gonçalves led the rebel forces in the Ragamuffin War.
Radicals within the rebel ranks forced the rebellion to become republican, something that Gonçalves opposed.
Still, even though he fought against the Empire, Gonçalves and his troops celebrated the birthday of the young Emperor Dom Pedro II.
After the conflict ended with the victory of the Empire, Gonçalves paid his respect to Pedro II by kissing his hand during the latter's trip to Rio Grande do Sul in December 1845.His main companions in arms during the rebellion were Antônio de Souza Neto and Giuseppe Garibaldi.