General Bento Gonçalves da Silva, (Triunfo, September 23, 1788 – Pedras Brancas, July 18, 1847), was a Tatter Revolutionary leader and President of Piratini Republic (1836 - 1845).

He is considered by many to one of the most important figures in the history of Rio Grande do Sul.

His principal commanders were Antônio de Souza Netto and Giuseppe Garibaldi.

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