Custódio José de Melo

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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.

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


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