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Oath Before the General Assembly

When: 23 July 1840
Where: General Assembly of Brazil
Part of: Pedro II declared of age and begins personal rule in Brazil

Pedro II swore an oath to uphold the Constitution and the Empire's integrity before the General Assembly on the same day as his declaration.

After accepting the declaration of majority, Pedro II was sworn in to the General Assembly. He swore to uphold the Roman Catholic religion, the integrity and indivisibility of the Empire, and to observe and enforce the political Constitution of the Brazilian nation.

Sources

Declaration of majority of Pedro II Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-27

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