Jovita Feitosa | |
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.jpg) Sgt. Jovita Feitosa | |
| Born | March 8, 1848 Tauá, Brazil |
| Died | October 9, 1867 (aged 19) Rio de Janeiro, Brazil |
| Allegiance |  Empire of Brazil |
| Service |  Imperial Brazilian Army |
| Years of service | 1864-1867 |
| Rank | Second Sergeant |
| Unit | 2nd Grouping of Volunteers |
| Battles / wars | Paraguayan War |
| Relations | Maximiano Bispo de Oliveira and Maria Alves Feitosa |
Antonia Alves ("Jovita") Feitosa (March 8, 1848 in Tauá, Brazil – October 9, 1867 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil), was a Brazilian soldier who participated in the Paraguayan War. She is regarded as a military heroine, and as a symbol for the war against sexism.