Word: tavora
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Dates: during 1930-1930
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...rebel loomed one Juarez Tavora. He began the week a captain, ended it a general. Operating in the northern rebel sector?that is, north of Rio de Janeiro?this young daredevil was credited with seizing the state governments of Parahyba and Pernambuco, whence he advanced south upon the huge state of Bahia which adjoins Minas Geraes. Like a dashing Phil Sheridan the "General" moved his army with such vigorous celerity that he was several times reported to be in several places at once...
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