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José António de Almada

José António de Almada

1813–1885

military officer

Main article Almada (José António de) Biography of José António de Almada (1813–1885), a Machico-born soldier who fled the Miguelist blockade of Madeira in 1832 to join the liberal forces and was decorated with the Order of the Tower and Sword.

José António de Almada (1813–1885) was a Machico-born soldier who fled the Miguelist blockade of Madeira in 1832 to join the liberal forces. He was wounded at Asseiceira and decorated with the Order of the Tower and Sword.

2Chronology

  1. José António de Almada was born in Machico.

  2. During the blockade of Madeira, José António de Almada fled to the Queen's naval division.

  3. José António de Almada was promoted to sergeant.

  4. José António de Almada was wounded at the battle of Asseiceira.

  5. Queen D. Maria II made José António de Almada a knight of the Order of the Tower and Sword.

  6. José António de Almada died in Funchal.

3Places mentioned

Abroad

Map: Madeira (6)
  1. 1Funchal
  2. 2Machico
  3. 3Porto
  4. 4Mindelo
  5. 5Asseiceira
  6. 6Serra do Pilar

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