Jose Bonifacio

ModernPoliticianBrazil1763 — 1838

Patriarch of Brazilian independence.

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Quick Facts

Born

1763

Died

1838

Country

Brazil

Era

Modern

Occupation

Politician

Score Overview

Military (10%)50

Political (20%)55

Influence (20%)58

Legacy (20%)52

Leadership (15%)72

Strategy (15%)43

Total Score55.9

Jose Bonifacio — Complete Timeline

1822 AD

Appointed Minister of the Kingdom and Foreign AffairsPolitical Action◆ Major

José Bonifácio was appointed by Prince Regent Pedro as Minister of the Kingdom and Foreign Affairs in 1822. He became the chief advisor to Pedro during the critical period leading to Brazil's independence.

IndependenceAdvisorGovernment

Impact: nationalconstructive

Proclaimed the Independence of BrazilPolitical Action

José Bonifácio was instrumental in convincing Prince Pedro to declare Brazil's independence from Portugal. He drafted the declaration and organized the political and diplomatic support for the new empire.

IndependenceFoundingNation-building

Impact: globalprogressive

1823 AD

Exiled by Emperor Pedro IPolitical Action

After conflicts with Emperor Pedro I over political direction, Jos

ExilePolitical conflictEmperor

Impact: nationaldestructive

1831 AD

Appointed Tutor to Emperor Pedro IIPolitical Action◆ Major

After Pedro I abdicated in 1831, Jos

TutoringPedro IIEducation

Impact: nationalconstructive