1839 – Born on April 30th in Ipioca, Brazil. Brazilian marshal and statesman.
1891 – He took part in the establishment of the republic and was chosen vice president under Manuel Deodoro da Fonseca.
– He was proclaimed as the president of Brazil after the resignation of Marshal Deodoro da Fonseca.
1893-1894 – He ruled dictatorially amid widespread dissension, putting down a naval revolt and maintaining himself in power until the election, when he was defeated.
1895 – Died on July 29th in Rio de Janeiro.