Antônio de Sousa Neto
General Antônio de Sousa Neto was the military leader of the Tatter Revolution. On 20 September 1836, Neto declared the independence of the Piratini Republic.
He was a famous abolitionist and fought for the release of the slaves who had fought during the revolution.
The general's story is depicted in the 2001 movie "Netto Perde sua Alma" with the actors: Tiago Real, Werner Schünemann, Anderson Simões, Lisa Becker, Leticia Liesenfeld, Álvaro Rosa Costa, Fabio Neto, Laura Schneider, Marcia do Canto and João Máximo.
