Pedro I of Brazil
Emperor of Brazil (1822–31) and King of Portugal (1826)
1798 — 1834
Quick Facts
Profession
Emperor of Brazil (1822–31) and King of Portugal (1826)
Born
October 12, 1798
Died
1834 (age ~36)
Name Origin
Spanish
Timeline
monarch, composer, poet
Empire of BrazilBorn in QueluzDied in Palace of Queluz
1798
Born in Queluz (1798-10-12)
1822
PositionEmperor of Brazil (1822–1831)
1826
PositionMonarch of Portugal (1826–1826)
1834
Died in Palace of Queluz
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Dom Pedro I, known in Brazil and in Portugal as "the Liberator" or "the Soldier King" in Portugal, was the founder and first ruler of the Empire of Brazil from 1822 to 1831 and King of Portugal in 1826.
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Who is Pedro I of Brazil?+
Dom Pedro I, known in Brazil and in Portugal as "the Liberator" or "the Soldier King" in Portugal, was the founder and first ruler of the Empire of Brazil from 1822 to 1831 and King of Portugal in 1826.
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 I of Brazil born?+
Pedro I of Brazil was born on October 12, 1798.
When did Pedro I of Brazil die?+
Pedro I of Brazil died in 1834, at approximately 36 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 — October 12, 1798
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Libra
Diplomatic, gracious, fair-minded
Air · Venus · Sep 23 – Oct 22
Chinese Zodiac
Horse
Animated, active, energetic
Earth · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
6 Lamat
Star — harmony, beauty, abundance
Celtic Tree
Ivy
Loyal, compassionate, giving
Ogham: Gort · Sep 30 – Oct 27
Birthstone: Opal — Hope, creativity
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History remembers. So do I.
— an admirer
Crowns are heavy. You wore yours well.
— a historian
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