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Imperial Decree for Settlement
- When
- 16 March 1843
- Where
- outlying lands
Emperor Pedro II signed an imperial decree on March 16, 1843, ordering the construction of a settlement on his outlying lands.
The decree specified that the settlement would be formed with the arrival of German immigrants. It also ordered the construction of a summer palace on the same lands, which was intended to serve as a residence for the Imperial Family.
Sources
- Petrópolis Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-04
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