Antônio de Sampaio

*Patrono da Arma de Infantaria*

Antônio de Sampaio
Patrono da Arma de Infantaria; Antônio de Sampaio
Born	May 24, 1810; Tamboril, Ceará, Brazil, Portugal
Died	July 6, 1866 (aged 56); Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires Province, Argentina
Allegiance	Brazil
Branch	Imperial Brazilian Army
Service years	1830–1866
Rank	Brigadier General
Conflicts	Cabanagem; Balaiada; Ragamuffin War; Praieira revolt; Platine War Battle of Caseros; ; Uruguayan War; Paraguayan War Humaitá campaign Battle of Confluência; Battle of Estero Bellaco; Battle of Tuyutí (DOW); ; ;
Awards	Order of the Rose (Commander)

Antônio de Sampaio (1810-1866) was a Brazilian brigadier general and war hero, considered to be one of the finest generals during the 19th century. He participated in many rebellions and wars during his service but died from three wounds during the Battle of Tuyutí of the Paraguayan War. He was given the title of Patrono da Arma de Infantaria for his service within the Brazilian infantry.