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Monday, March 5, 2012

The Brazilian Empire

The royal family maintained in Brazil even after Napoleon ended the domination of Portugal, they stayed in Brazil for a total of 14 years. However, because of political pressures from Portugal, Prince Joao VI of Portugal yielded and returned to Lisbon, leaving the power to rule to his son, Dom Pedro.(6) The Cortes (parliament) back in Portugal was not pleased with Brazil's position, and wanted Pedro to restore Brazil to Portugal's colony.(1) They ordered Pedro to return to Europe, and under the support of the Brazilians, Pedro later gave the speech “Fico” (I am Staying), declaring his stay. Pedro announced the Independence in Ipiranga, Brazil on September 7, 1822, a year after his father, Joao VI, left Brazil the Brazilian Empire was born.(1)

The flag of the Brazilian Empire



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