Floriano Peixoto

ModernGeneralBrazil1839 — 1895

Iron Marshal, second Brazilian president.

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Quick Facts

Born

1839

Died

1895

Country

Brazil

Era

Modern

Occupation

General

Score Overview

Military (10%)56

Political (20%)75

Influence (20%)72

Legacy (20%)61

Leadership (15%)72

Strategy (15%)51

Total Score65.4

Floriano Peixoto — Complete Timeline

1891 AD

Assumption of the PresidencyPolitical Action◆ Major

Floriano Peixoto became President of Brazil on November 23, 1891, after Deodoro da Fonseca's resignation. As Vice President, he assumed office under the constitution, but his rule was marked by authoritarianism.

PresidencySuccession

Impact: national

1893 AD

Suppression of the Naval RevoltWar◆ Major

Peixoto crushed a naval revolt led by Admiral Cust

Civil WarRebellion

Impact: nationaldestructive

Federalist RevolutionWar◆ Major

Peixoto faced the Federalist Revolution in Rio Grande do Sul, a civil war between federalists and republicans. The conflict lasted until 1895, with Peixoto's forces ultimately victorious, but at high cost.

Civil WarRebellion

Impact: regionaldestructive

1894 AD

End of Presidential TermPolitical Action◆ Major

Floriano Peixoto completed his term as president on November 15, 1894, handing power to Prudente de Morais. He was the first Brazilian president to serve a full term, despite governing under a state of siege.

PresidencyTransition

Impact: national