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Pedro I of Brazil. Dom Pedro I (12 October 1798 – 24 September 1834) was the founder and first ruler of the Empire of Brazil, where he was known as " the Liberator ". As King Dom Pedro IV, he reigned briefly over Portugal, where he also became known as "the Liberator" as well as " the Soldier King ".
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Apr 1, 2024 · Pedro I (born Oct. 12, 1798, Lisbon, Port.—died Sept. 24, 1834, Lisbon) was the founder of the Brazilian empire and first emperor of Brazil, from Dec. 1, 1822, to April 7, 1831, also reckoned as King Pedro (Peter) IV of Portugal. Generally known as Dom Pedro, he was the son of King John VI of Portugal.
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Dom Pedro I (12 October 1798 – 24 September 1834) was the founder and first ruler of the Empire of Brazil, where he was known as " the Liberator ". As King Dom Pedro IV, he reigned briefly over Portugal, where he also became known as "the Liberator" as well as " the Soldier King ".
The First Reign was the period of Brazilian history in which Pedro I ruled Brazil as Emperor. It began on September 7, 1822, when Brazil's independence was proclaimed, and ended on April 7, 1831, when Pedro I abdicated the Brazilian throne.
May 15, 2019 · By. Christopher Minster. Updated on May 15, 2019. Dom Pedro I (October 12, 1798–September 24, 1834) was the first Emperor of Brazil and was also Dom Pedro IV, King of Portugal. He is best remembered as the man who declared Brazil independent from Portugal in 1822.
Image Credit. Birthday: October 12, 1798 ( Libra) Born In: Queluz, Portugal. Emperors & Kings #256. Historical Personalities #317. Quick Facts. Also Known As: Dom Pedro I, Pedro the Liberator. Died At Age: 35. Family: Spouse/Ex-: Amélie of Leuchtenberg (m. 1829), Maria Leopoldina of Austria (m. 1817; died 1826)
Pedro I of Brazil ( b. 12 October 1798; d. 24 September 1834), emperor of Brazil (1822–1831). Born in Queluz palace, Portugal, Prince Pedro de Bragança e Borbón was nine years old when he fled with the Portuguese royal family to Brazil to escape an invading French army.