Growth of Pedro II of Brazil
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In the life of Pedro II of Brazil, growth in both his personal and public roles took place in the decade beginning in 1853. At the start of this period, he was still struggling to find his way. But by its end the Emperor was a mature and steady leader, and Brazil was united and on its way to unprecedented national prosperity and prestige.
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Pedro II | |||||
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Emperor of Brazil | |||||
Reign | 7 April 1831 – 15 November 1889 | ||||
Coronation | 18 July 1841 Imperial Chapel | ||||
Predecessor | Pedro I | ||||
Successor | Monarchy abolished | ||||
Regents | See list (1831–1840) | ||||
Prime ministers | See list | ||||
Head of the Imperial House of Brazil | |||||
Tenure | 7 April 1831 – 5 December 1891 | ||||
Predecessor | Pedro I, Emperor of Brazil | ||||
Successor | Isabel, Princess Imperial | ||||
Born | (1825-12-02)2 December 1825 Palace of São Cristóvão, Rio de Janeiro, Empire of Brazil | ||||
Died | 5 December 1891(1891-12-05) (aged 66) Paris, France | ||||
Burial | 5 December 1939 | ||||
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House | Braganza | ||||
Father | Pedro I of Brazil | ||||
Mother | Maria Leopoldina of Austria | ||||
Religion | Roman Catholicism | ||||
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