Empire of Brazil
Empire of Brazil was an empire in Brazil (South America) that lasted from 1822 to 1889 CE, about 67 years. Its people spoke Latin and Romance languages (Latin, Italic, French, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, Romanian).
Monarchy founded when Prince Pedro declared independence in 1822. Pedro II reigned for 58 years. Brazil abolished slavery in 1888, the last country in the Americas, and the army ended the monarchy in 1889.
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Facts
- Dates
- 1822 to 1889 CE
- Duration
- 67 years
- Type
- Empire
- Region
- Brazil, South America
- Language family
- Latin and Romance
- Capital
- Rio de Janeiro
Came from
- State of Maranhão and Grão-Pará
- United Kingdom of Portugal, Brazil and the Algarves
- Riograndense Republic
Became
Events in South America during its time
- Battle of Ayacucho
- Paraguayan War begins
- War of the Pacific
- Brazil abolishes slavery
Neighbours in South America
- Viceroyalty of Peru
- Peru
- Colombia
- Argentina
- Brazil
- Gran Colombia
- French Guiana
- Dutch Suriname
- Charcas (Upper Peru)
- Real Audiencia of Quito
Elsewhere in the world at the same time
- Ethiopian Empire (Solomonic dynasty)
- Ottoman Empire
- Ottoman Empire
- Portuguese Empire
- Kingdom of Kongo
- Mughal Empire
- Qing dynasty
- United States
- United Kingdom
- Haiti
Questions
When did Empire of Brazil exist?
1822 to 1889 CE, about 67 years.
Where was Empire of Brazil?
Brazil, in South America. Its capital was Rio de Janeiro.
What language did Empire of Brazil speak?
Latin and Romance. This family includes Latin, Italic, French, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, Romanian.
What came before Empire of Brazil?
State of Maranhão and Grão-Pará, United Kingdom of Portugal, Brazil and the Algarves and Riograndense Republic.
What came after Empire of Brazil?
Brazil.