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Petrópolis as State Capital
- When
- 1894-1902
- Where
- Petrópolis
Petrópolis served as the capital of Rio de Janeiro state from 1894 to 1902, replacing Niterói due to the Navy Revolts.
The city held the status of official capital during the First Brazilian Republic. This period was defined by the two Navy Revolts, which caused the administrative center to shift from Niterói to Petrópolis until 1902.
Sources
- Petrópolis Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-04
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