Duque de Caxias - Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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S 22° 54.252 W 043° 11.353
23K E 685723 N 7465942
Statue of the Brazilian military leader and statesman. Located about his pantheon in Rio.
Waymark Code: WM3NG0
Location: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Date Posted: 04/24/2008
Views: 21
From Wikipedia: " Considered one of the most important heroes in Brazilian military history, Caxias fought in the Argentina-Brazil War, the War of Tatters, and, most notably, in the War of Triple Alliance. He was the only non-royal Brazilian to receive the honorary title of Duke (the others being the Duchesses of Goiás and Ceará, illegitimate daughters of Emperor Pedro I), and the only Duke to be created in the reign of Emperor Pedro II."
Identity of Rider: Duque de Caxias
Material: Bronze
Position: All Hooves Planted
Identity of Horse: Not listed
Name of artist: Not listed
Date of Dedication: Not listed
Unusual Features: Not listed
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