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Capture of Asunción
- When
- 1 January 1869
- Where
- Asunción
Brazilian forces led by General João de Souza da Fonseca Costa occupied Asunción on 1 January 1869, following its evacuation and bombardment.
The capital fell to Brazilian forces on 1 January 1869. General João de Souza da Fonseca Costa, father of future marshal Hermes da Fonseca, led the occupation. The city had been evacuated and bombarded prior to this event, marking the start of the irregular conflict stage.
Sources
- Asunción Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-16
- Paraguayan War Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-05
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