Inácio Luís Madeira de Melo
Inácio Luís Madeira de Melo | |
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Portrait of de Melo | |
| Born | 2 January 1775 |
| Died | 1833 (aged 57–58) Portugal |
| Allegiance | Portugal |
| Branch | Portuguese Army |
| Service years | 1791–18?? |
| Rank | Lieutenant colonel |
| Conflicts | |
| Spouses | D. Maria Teixeira Carneiro D. Joana Angélica Madeira |
| Children | 1 |
Lieutenant-Colonel Inácio Luís Madeira de Melo (2 January 1775 – 16 June 1834) was a Portuguese Army officer and colonial administrator. He served in the office of governador das armas of the province of Bahia, and led Portuguese troops based in Salvador in fighting the Brazilian War of Independence in that province until he left the city on July 2, 1823, when his troops retreated to Portugal.