Petrópolis becomes capital of Rio de Janeiro state
- When
- 1894–1902
- Where
- Petrópolis
- Episodes
- 2
Petrópolis served as the capital of the State of Rio de Janeiro from 1894 to 1902, during the First Brazilian Republic. It replaced Niterói due to the two Navy Revolts. In this period Hermogênio Silva was chosen as Deputy Governor, the only holder of that office whose political base was in Petrópolis.
Episodes
- Petrópolis as State Capital
Petrópolis served as the capital of Rio de Janeiro state from 1894 to 1902, replacing Niterói due to the Navy Revolts.
- Deputy Governor with Petrópolis Base
In this period, Hermogênio Silva was chosen as Deputy Governor of Rio de Janeiro, the only one whose political base was in Petrópolis.
Background and detail
Background. Petrópolis is located in a valley of the Órgãos Mountains, 40 kilometers north of Rio de Janeiro city. Historically, it served as the summer residence for Brazilian Emperors and aristocrats in the 19th century. The city is the largest and most populous in the Fluminense Mountain Region, possessing the highest Gross Domestic Product and Human Development Index in that area.
Political Status. During the First Brazilian Republic, Petrópolis functioned as the official capital of the State of Rio de Janeiro between 1894 and 1902. This administrative change occurred because of the two Navy Revolts, which necessitated the relocation of the capital from Niterói to Petrópolis for the duration of this period.
Local Politics. In this period, Hermogênio Silva was chosen as Deputy Governor of Rio de Janeiro. He was the only Deputy Governor of the state whose political base was located in Petrópolis.
Sources
- Petrópolis Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-04
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