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Pedro II of Brazil

1825 – 1891

About this person

Wikipedia Summary

Dom Pedro II, known as "the Magnanimous", was the second and final emperor of the Empire of Brazil. He reigned from 1831 until his deposition in the military coup of 1889, presiding over the longest and most stable reign in Brazilian history.

Biographical & Professional Details

Date of birth
December 2, 1825
Rio de Janeiro
Date of death
December 5, 1891
Paris
Citizenship

Brazil

Occupations & fields
politicianmonarchstatesperson
Awards & honours
Grand Cross of the Legion of HonourKnight of the Order of the Golden FleeceKnight of the Order of St. Alexander NevskyOrder of the Black EagleKnight Grand Cross in the Order of the Holy SepulchreOrder of the Star of Romania
Field and occupation
portugalský král
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