He struggled against Juan Manuel de Rosas as head of the Uruguayan navy and he fought for the independence of Rio Grande do Sul, a breakaway Brazilian republic. Although he continued to wear his gaucho costume throughout his life, many of his exploits are associated with another type of clothing, wo
He struggled against Juan Manuel de Rosas as head of the Uruguayan navy and he fought for the independence of Rio Grande do Sul, a breakaway Brazilian republic. Although he continued to wear his gaucho costume throughout his life, many of his exploits are associated with another type of clothing, worn by his followers during their victory on the Volturno River. By defeating the armies of Francis II, his "Expedition of a thousand" thus delivered Sicily to Victor Emmanuel II. For 10 points, name this leader of the Red Shirts, a major contributor to the Risorgimento that unified Italy.
He struggled against Juan Manuel de Rosas as head of the Uruguayan navy and he fought for the independence of Rio Grande do Sul, a breakaway Brazilian republic.
Guiseppe {Garibaldi}