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Signing of the Lei Áurea

When
13 May 1888
Where
Rio de Janeiro
Part of
Lei Áurea abolishes slavery in Brazil

Princess Isabel signed the Lei Áurea on 13 May 1888, abolishing slavery in Brazil while acting as regent.

The law, officially Law No. 3,353, was sanctioned by Isabel, who was regent while Emperor Pedro II was in Europe. The signing followed the law's passage through both houses of the General Assembly. The event took place in Rio de Janeiro.

Sources

  1. Lei Áurea Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-11
  2. Isabel, Princess Imperial of Brazil Wikipedia, revision of 2026-07-29

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