which relaxed the peace negotiations he undertook with the Baron of Caxias (later Duke). He was surprised by the troops of Mouringue and was defeated, notwithstanding his possession of the Black Lancers. While negotiating peace with the Empire of Brazil, Canabarro offered his services to Juan Manuel de Rosas, ruler of the Argentine Confederation, who wanted to expand the borders of his country. In exchange for the cooperation of the Ragamuffin rebels, he would get help from Argentina to continue the war against the Empire. Canabarro responded by letter, where he stated his loyalty to the country. As head of the rebels he accepted the amnesty offered by the government on 18 December 1844 by the Baron of Caxias, who came to be known as "the Peacemaker". In the negotiations on 25 February 1845, it was agreed that the Republicans would choose the next president of the province instead of having him be appointed by the central government in Rio de Janeiro. It was agreed that the imperial government would be held accountable for the republican government's debt; that rebel military officers who wished to join the imperial army would remain in their former posts, and that the prisoners would be pardoned. The Brazilian army Canabarro fought in the Platine War and in the Uruguayan War, receiving the honorary title of "general" with which he fought the in the Paraguayan War. Representations in popular culture David Canabarro has been portrayed as a character in movies and television shows, played by Milton Mattos in the movie Neto Perde a Sua Alma (2001), and by Oscar Simch in the miniseries A Casa das Sete Mulheres (2003). Bibliography Porto Alegre, Achylles (1917). Illustrious Men of Rio Grande do Sul. Porto Alegre: Livraria Selbach. Caggiano, Ivo (1992). David Canabarro lieutenant of the general. Porto Alegre: Martin Book. 1796 births 1867 deaths People from Rio Grande do Sul Brazilian people of Azorean descent Brazilian rebels Heads of state of former countries