José Brito del Pino

José Brito del Pino (1797–1877) was an Uruguayan soldier and patriot who participated in the war of independence. He was one of the members founders of the Partido Nacional Uruguayo.

Biography
José was born in Montevideo, Uruguay, the son of José Pérez Brito, born in Galicia, and Josefa Del Pino, daughter of Joaquín del Pino and Ignacia Ramery. In 1830, he was married to María Farías Zubillaga, daughter Francisco Higinio Farias and Josefa Juliana Zubillaga, belonging to a distinguished family.

He and his wife were parents of four sons, Eduardo Brito del Pino (attorney), Josefa, Federico Brito del Pino, husband Amanda Berro, daughter of Bernardo Berro, and Darío Brito del Pino, politician, member of the White Party.

In 1825, José Brito del Pino participated in the Guerra del Brasil, serving as Adjutant in the Estado Mayor del Ejército. In 1836, being a colonel, he was appointed senior officer of the Ministry of Government.

His family was linked to the family of Isabelino Canaveris Farias, prominent Uruguayan patriot, who had an active participation in the civil wars.