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References. Legacy of Pedro II of Brazil. The legacy of Pedro II of Brazil became apparent soon after his death. Emperor Pedro II was the second and last monarch of the Empire of Brazil, whose long 58-year reign (1831–1889) represented a time of remarkable prosperity and progress for his country.
Apogee (1870–81) Decline and fall (1881–89) Exile and death (1889–91) Legacy. v. t. e. Dom Pedro II (2 December 1825 – 5 December 1891), nicknamed the Magnanimous ( Portuguese: O Magnânimo ), [1] was the second and last monarch of the Empire of Brazil, reigning for over 58 years.
2. Mai 2024 · He led Brazil into the War of the Triple Alliance against Paraguay (1864–70), gaining new territory and prestige for Brazil. The rule of Pedro II, a calm, serious, and intelligent man, brought stability and progress to the troubled economy.
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
25. Okt. 2020 · End of Pedro's Reign and Legacy . In the 1880's the movement to make Brazil into a democracy gained momentum. Everyone, including his enemies, respected Pedro II himself: they hated the Empire, however, and wanted change. After the abolition of slavery, the nation became even more polarized. The military became involved, and in November of 1889 ...
Despite Pedro II’s popularity, the public calmly accepted his dethronement in much the same manner that Pedro himself accepted exile. After Pedro II’s death in 1891, a “genuine sense of regret” swept the nation. Pedro II’s corpse was not allowed back into Brazil until 1921.
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.
Brazil’s history in the nineteenth century was dramatically shaped by events in Europe ? namely, the ascendancy of Napoleon Bonaparte to the throne of France, and his subsequent conquest of much of continental Europe, including the Iberian Peninsula.
