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Republican Coup in November 1889
- When
- 15 November 1889
- Where
- Rio de Janeiro
A military coup led by elites overthrew Emperor Pedro II on 15 November 1889, instituting the republic. The event followed tensions from the National Guard reorganization and positivist ideology.
The coup was launched by a coalition of mutinous Army factions and positivists. Prime Minister Afonso Celso was arrested, and the republic was instituted. Pedro II accepted exile without resistance, commenting on his retirement. The event marked the end of the Empire and the start of the First Brazilian Republic.
Sources
- Pedro II of Brazil Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-01
- Empire of Brazil Wikipedia
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