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Promulgation of the 1891 Constitution
- When
- 1891-02-24
- Where
- Federal District
The Brazilian Constitution of 1891 was promulgated on February 24, 1891, establishing the country's first republican constitution.
After a year of negotiations, the constitution was officially promulgated on February 24, 1891. It was the second constitution in Brazil's history and the first of the republican period. The document established a Federative Republic, inspired by the US, Argentine, and Swiss constitutions, defining the state structure and rights.
Sources
- Brazilian Constitution of 1891 Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-15
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