 The work of historians has restored Porto Alegre 's reputation to a certain extent . Heitor Lira said that " Porto Alegre was certainly an officer of great valor " . Antônio da Rocha Almeida considered Porto Alegre " one of the greatest soldiers of Brazil " . Gustavo Barroso regarded him " the greatest military figure in Brazil , after Caxias and Osório " . Dante de <unk> said that he " was one of the most brilliant military leaders in the History of Brazil . " On 16 October 1974 , Porto Alegre was accorded the minor honor of being designated the <unk> ( protector ) of the 8th Cavalry regiment , which was given the name " <unk> Conde de Porto Alegre " ( Count of Porto Alegre Regiment ) . 
