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Court Establishment in Rio
- When
- 1808
- Where
- Seat of the court
The Portuguese royal court established itself in Rio de Janeiro, making it the center of the Portuguese Empire.
Rio de Janeiro became the seat of the court in 1808. The city, previously a colonial capital, transformed into the administrative center of the United Kingdom of Portugal, Brazil, and Algarves under Prince Regent John's leadership.
Sources
- Rio de Janeiro Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-18
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