Carlos de Morais Camisão
Carlos de Morais Camisão | |
|---|---|
Colonel Camisão | |
| Born | 8 May 1821 |
| Died | 29 May 1867 (aged 46) |
| Allegiance | Empire of Brazil |
| Branch | Imperial Brazilian Army |
| Rank | Colonel |
| Conflicts | |
Carlos de Morais Camisão (8 May 1821 – 29 May 1867) was a Brazilian colonel of the Paraguayan War. He was one of the leaders of the retreat from Laguna, with Alfredo d'Escragnolle Taunay. He took command of the Brazilian force counter-attacking the Paraguayan invasion during the Mato Grosso Campaign, but died of cholera during the retreat.