Pedro Max Fernando Frontin

Pedro Max Fernando Frontin (8 February 1867 – 7 April 1939) was an Admiral from the Brazilian Navy. He fought alongside the Triple Entente during World War I.

Pedro Max Fernando Frontin
Admiral Frontin wearing a typical french military cap, 1918.
Born(1867-02-08)8 February 1867
Petrópolis, Rio de Janeiro, Empire of Brazil
Died7 April 1939(1939-04-07) (aged 72)
Rio de Janeiro, Federal District, Brazil
Allegiance Empire of Brazil
Republic of Brazil
Service/branch Brazilian Navy
Years of service1882–1938
Rank Admiral
Commands heldNaval Division in War Operations
Naval War Scholl
Staff of the Navy
2nd Naval Division
Corps of National Sailors
Division of Battleships
Battles/warsWorld War I
AwardsUS Gold Medal of Distinction
Cross of II Leopold of Belgium
Gold Medal of Military Valour
First Class of the Japanese Empire
Other workMinister of the Superior Military Court

Still occupied the post of Naval Chief Officer, Minister of Military Justice, Director of the Brazilian Naval School for Officials, Commander of the Brazilian Marine Corps, Commander of the Second Naval Division.

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