Historedia
Person

José Antônio Saraiva

Events
2
Episodes
5
Years
1864

Every event in Historedia whose sources name José Antônio Saraiva, with the role they cite and all of that event’s episodes. This is not a biography, and mentions are grouped by name, so two people with the same name can share this page.

Events and episodes

  1. Outbreak of the Uruguayan War, 1864

    1864

    Role: Brazilian Minister Plenipotentiary

    1. 10 August 1864 · Montevideo, UruguayRefusal of Brazilian Ultimatum

      Uruguay refused a Brazilian ultimatum, prompting Minister Saraiva to declare military reprisals against the Blanco government.

    2. 11 August 1864 · Montevideo, UruguayRetaliatory Operations

      Brazilian naval and land forces received orders to begin retaliatory operations following the diplomatic breakdown.

    3. December 1864 · Montevideo, UruguayBrazilian Invasion in Support of Colorados

      Brazilian forces invaded Uruguay in December 1864 to support Venancio Flores' Colorado Party against the Blanco government.

  2. Paraguay declares war on Brazil, 13 December 1864

    1864

    Role: Brazilian Minister

    1. December 1864 · AsunciónParaguay Declares War on Brazil

      Paraguay formally declared war on Brazil in December 1864, following diplomatic tensions over the Uruguayan conflict.

    2. 14 December 1864 · Mato GrossoInvasion of Mato Grosso

      Paraguay launched the Mato Grosso campaign by invading the Brazilian province on 14 December 1864.

Sources

  1. Uruguayan War Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-09
  2. Paraguayan War Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-05