Pedro II of Brazil

ModernEmperorBrazil1825 — 1891

Second and last emperor of Brazil, presided over stability and progress.

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Quick Facts

Born

1825

Died

1891

Country

Brazil

Era

Modern

Occupation

Emperor

Score Overview

Military (10%)21

Political (20%)70

Influence (20%)57

Legacy (20%)52

Leadership (15%)81

Strategy (15%)30

Total Score55.0

Pedro II of Brazil — Complete Timeline

1841 AD

Coronation as Emperor of BrazilPolitical Action◆ Major

Pedro II was crowned Emperor of Brazil on July 18, 1841, at age 14, after a regency period. His coronation marked the beginning of a 49-year reign that would see Brazil achieve stability, economic growth, and territorial expansion.

CoronationEmpireMonarchy

Impact: nationalconstructive

1864 AD

Paraguayan WarWar

Pedro II led Brazil into the Paraguayan War (1864-1870) against Paraguay under Francisco Solano L

WarParaguayRegional Power

Impact: regional

1888 AD

Abolition of Slavery (Lei Áurea)Reform

Pedro II signed the Lei

AbolitionSlaveryHuman Rights

Impact: globalprogressive

1889 AD

Overthrow by Military CoupPolitical Action

Pedro II was overthrown by a military coup led by Marshal Deodoro da Fonseca on November 15, 1889. The coup established the First Brazilian Republic, ending 67 years of imperial rule and sending the imperial family into exile in Europe.

CoupRepublicEnd of Empire

Impact: nationaldestructive

Exile in EuropePolitical Action◆ Major

Pedro II and his family were exiled to Europe after the coup, settling in France. He lived in relative obscurity, maintaining correspondence with intellectuals and scholars, until his death in Paris in 1891.

ExileMonarchyRepublic

Impact: nationaltragic