Pedro II of Brazil
2nd and final Emperor of Brazil (r. 1831–89)
1825 — 1891
Quick Facts
Profession
2nd and final Emperor of Brazil (r. 1831–89)
Born
December 2, 1825
Died
1891 (age ~66)
Name Origin
Spanish
Timeline
monarch, politician, statesperson
BrazilBorn in Rio de JaneiroDied in Paris
1825
Born in Rio de Janeiro (1825-12-02)
1831
PositionEmperor of Brazil (1831–1889)
1844
AwardKnight Grand Cross in the Order of the Netherlands Lion
1847
AwardKnight of the Order of the Elephant
1871
AwardRoyal Fellow of the Royal Society
1891
Died in Paris
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Dom Pedro II, known as "the Magnanimous", was the second and final emperor of the Empire of Brazil. He reigned from 1831 until his deposition in the military coup of 1889, presiding over the longest and most stable reign in Brazilian history.
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Who is Pedro II of Brazil?+
Dom Pedro II, known as "the Magnanimous", was the second and final emperor of the Empire of Brazil. He reigned from 1831 until his deposition in the military coup of 1889, presiding over the longest and most stable reign in Brazilian history.
What does the name Pedro mean?+
The name Pedro means "A male given name from Spanish or Portuguese, equivalent to English Peter.. Etymology: - and Pedro, from Petrus, from Πέτρος, from stone, rock. Boutros.". It is of Spanish origin.
When was Pedro II of Brazil born?+
Pedro II of Brazil was born on December 2, 1825.
When did Pedro II of Brazil die?+
Pedro II of Brazil died in 1891, at approximately 66 years of age.
Name Meaning
A male given name from Spanish or Portuguese, equivalent to English Peter.. Etymology: - and Pedro, from Petrus, from Πέτρος, from stone, rock. Boutros.
The name Pedro is of Spanish origin, meaning "A male given name from Spanish or Portuguese, equivalent to English Peter.. Etymology: - and Pedro, from Petrus, from Πέτρος, from stone, rock. Boutros.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Pedro — December 2, 1825
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Sagittarius
Optimistic, adventurous, generous
Fire · Jupiter · Nov 22 – Dec 21
Chinese Zodiac
Rooster
Observant, hardworking, courageous
Wood · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
12 Ahau
Sun — enlightenment, ascension, mastery
Celtic Tree
Elder
Free spirit, philosophical, wild
Ogham: Ruis · Nov 25 – Dec 23
Birthstone: Tanzanite — Transformation, new beginnings
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