Seat of colonial administration moved from Salvador to Rio de Janeiro
- When
- 27 January 1763
- Where
- Rio de Janeiro, new seat of colonial administration
On 27 January 1763 the colonial administration in Portuguese America was relocated from Salvador to Rio de Janeiro, making it the capital of the State of Brazil.
The specific administrative act occurred on 27 January 1763, when the colonial administration in Portuguese America was moved from Salvador to Rio de Janeiro. In the same year Rio became the capital of the State of Brazil. Around 1763, simultaneously with the transfer of the capital, the title "viceroy" became permanent and was thereafter granted to all governors of the State of Brazil.
Sources
- Rio de Janeiro Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-18
- Viceroyalty of Brazil Wikipedia, revision of 2026-07-06
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