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Custódio José de Melo

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Custódio de Melo
Rear-admiral Custódio de Melo
Born(1840-06-09)June 9, 1840
DiedMarch 15, 1902(1902-03-15) (aged 61)
NationalityBrazilian
Occupation(s)Naval officer, monarchist politician

Custódio José de Melo (9 June 1840 – 15 March 1902) was a Brazilian admiral and monarchist politician. He led the Brazilian fleet in two naval revolts in 1891 and 1893 in opposition to the authoritarian and dictatorial First Brazilian Republic.


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