Historedia
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Abdication of Pedro I

When
7 April 1831
Where
Rio de Janeiro
Part of
Pedro I abdicates the Brazilian throne in favor of his young son

Pedro I abdicated the Brazilian throne on 7 April 1831, leaving his young son as emperor.

Pedro I abdicated in favor of his son, Dom Pedro II, on 7 April 1831. The decision was influenced by his desire to restore his daughter to the Portuguese throne and his declining political position in Brazil. He immediately departed for Europe.

Sources

  1. Pedro II of Brazil Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-01
  2. Pedro I of Brazil Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-31
  3. Empire of Brazil Wikipedia

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