1. Departure for the Paraguayan front

    · Harbor of Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

    Departure for the Paraguayan front
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    Pedro left Rio de Janeiro to join the southern campaign during the Paraguayan War, presenting himself as the “Number-one Volunteer.” Some cited authors instead date his departure to 10 July 1865.

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