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Empire of Brazil

1822 – 1889 CE · about 67 years

The Empire of Brazil was proclaimed when Pedro I declared independence from Portugal. Under Pedro II it was a stable constitutional monarchy that abolished slavery in 1888, shortly before a coup established the republic in 1889.

Key facts

Dates1822 – 1889 CE
RegionThe Americas
ContinentAmericas
CapitalRio de Janeiro
FounderPedro I
Religion(s)Catholic Christianity
Peak extent≈ 8.34 million km² (c. 1889 CE) – source

Before & after

Preceded by

Portuguese Empire

Sources

Dates follow widely used reference works; many ancient dates are approximate or debated. Neutral summary for general reference.