João Carlos de Villagran Cabrita

João Carlos de Villagran Cabrita
Born(1820-12-30)30 December 1820
Montevideo, Cisplatina, Kingdom of Brazil
Died10 April 1866(1866-04-10) (aged 45)
Itapiru Fortress, Ñeembucú Department, Paraguay
Allegiance Empire of Brazil
Branch Imperial Brazilian Army
Service years1840 — 1866
RankLieutenant Colonel
Conflicts

João Carlos de Villagran Cabrita (30 December 1820 – 10 April 1866) was a Brazilian military engineer who was known for his participation and sacrifice in the Battle of Purutué Bank in the Paraguayan War.

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