Historedia
Person

Pedro II of Brazil

Events
3
Episodes
6
Years
1841–1851

Every event in Historedia whose sources name Pedro II of Brazil, with the role they cite and all of that event’s episodes. This is not a biography, and mentions are grouped by name, so two people with the same name can share this page.

Events and episodes

  1. Coronation of Pedro II of Brazil

    1841

    Role: Emperor

    1. 18 July 1841 · Rio de JaneiroCoronation of Pedro II

      Pedro II was acclaimed, crowned, and consecrated on 18 July 1841 in Rio de Janeiro, following his declaration of majority in 1840.

  2. Emperor Pedro II of Brazil marries Teresa Cristina of the Two Sicilies

    1843–1851

    Role: Emperor of Brazil

    1. 1843-1851 · Rio de JaneiroEarly Marriage Difficulties

      The marriage began poorly, with Teresa Cristina acknowledging her difficult temperament and seeking forgiveness in 1845.

    2. 30 May 1843 · NaplesProxy Wedding in Naples

      Teresa Cristina married Pedro II by proxy in Naples on 30 May 1843, with Prince Leopold representing the Emperor.

    3. 3 September 1843 · Rio de JaneiroArrival in Rio de Janeiro

      Teresa Cristina arrived in Rio de Janeiro on 3 September 1843, escorted by a Brazilian naval fleet.

  3. Founding of Petrópolis, Brazil

    1843–1847

    Role: Emperor

    1. 16 March 1843 · outlying landsImperial Decree for Settlement

      Emperor Pedro II signed an imperial decree on March 16, 1843, ordering the construction of a settlement on his outlying lands.

    2. May 1845 to 1847 · summer palace siteSummer Palace Construction

      The cornerstone for the summer palace was settled by the Emperor in May 1845, and the building was ready in 1847.

Sources

  1. Pedro II of Brazil Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-01
  2. Petrópolis Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-04