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In the history of post-colonial Latin America no person has held power so firmly and for so long as did Pedro II as emperor of Brazil. Called to the throne in 1840 at the age of 14, Pedro II devoted himself for the next half century to transforming Brazil into a functioning nation-state, applying all my forces and all my devotion to assuring the progress and prosperity of my people.
Pedro II inherited an empire on the verge of disintegration, but he turned Brazil into an emerging power in the international arena. The nation grew to be distinguished from its Hispanic neighbors on account of its political stability, zealously guarded freedom of speech, respect for civil rights, vibrant economic growth, and form of government—a functional representative parliamentary ...
Pedro II was the second, and last Emperor of Brazil. He inherited the throne at the age of five, and would, once he had grown up, be able to bring stability ...
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Dom Pedro II, nicknamed "the Magnanimous", was the second and last monarch of the Empire of Brazil, reigning for over 58 years.
Pedro II, on the other hand, since he had no money, he lived with what a dew monarchists gave to him. According to the Viscount of Ouro Preto (the last Brazilian prime minister) who visited him on exile, Pedro II lived in a small second rate hotel room where there was only a blanket, a chair, a bed and some books.
With enthusiasm we immediately answered, “Long live liberty! Long live an independent Brazil! Long live D. Pedro!”. The Prince turned to his adjutant and said, “Tell my guard that I have just declared the complete independence of Brazil. We are free from Portugal.”. Lieutenant Canto e Melo rode toward a market where most of the soldiers ...
About This Game. Embark on the grand saga of the Empire of Brazil in "Pedro of Brazil". Join historical heroes like Dom Pedro II, Dom Pedro I, Princess Isabel, André Rebouças, and Maria Quitéria, and fight for honor, duty, and destiny. Uncover hidden abilities deep within Brazilian history, facing challenges from the Independence to the ...
