Antonio de Sousa

Antonio de Sousa was born on 13 February 1786 in Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro State, Brazil to Inacio de Sousa.
In 1800, he joined the Portuguese Navy as Guarda-Marinha. In 1803, he made Segundo-Tenente. He fought during the Napoleonic Wars. In 1807, he made Primeiro-Tenente. In 1810, he made Capitão-Tenente. 
In 1815, he had a son: Vicente de Sousa. 
In 1815, he made Capitão de Marinha. In 1820, he made Contra-Almirante.
He died in battle in 1823 in Itaparica, Bahia.