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Luis Alves de Lima e Silva, Duke of Caxias
Luis Alves de Lima e Silva was one of the most important military heroes of Brazil who fought in a number of wars namely- the Argentina-Brazil War, the War of Tatters, and most notably, in the War of Triple Alliance. At an early age Caxias entered the military at the First Infantry Regiment in the Court of Rio de Janeiro. Soon he rose to the ranks of general and baron, later becoming marshal, marquis, senator, and aide-de-camp of the emperor. Caxias was twice elected as the Minister of war as well as President of the council. Subsequent to the capture of Asuncion, he was superseded by the Count d'Eu and obtained the title of duke in 1869, the only Brazilian to receive the honorary title.
Caxias' birthday on 25th August is celebrated as the Brazilian holiday Dia do Soldado in his honor. In addition the cities of Duque de Caxias and Caxias do Sul are named in honor of this national hero of Brazil.