King Pedro IV - Exhibition at National Palace of Queluz

D. PEDRO

D'ALCÂNTARA E BRAGANÇA

Imperador do Brasil - Rei de Portugal

D. PEDRO

D'ALCÂNTARA E BRAGANÇA

Imperador do Brasil - Rei de Portugal

D. PEDRO

D'ALCÂNTARA E BRAGANÇA

Imperador do Brasil - Rei de Portugal

D. PEDRO

D'ALCÂNTARA E BRAGANÇA

Imperador do Brasil - Rei de Portugal

D. PEDRO

D'ALCÂNTARA E BRAGANÇA

Imperador do Brasil - Rei de Portugal

D. PEDRO

D'ALCÂNTARA E BRAGANÇA

Imperador do Brasil - Rei de Portugal

D. PEDRO

D'ALCÂNTARA E BRAGANÇA

Imperador do Brasil - Rei de Portugal

Chronological Biography 1798 - 1834

January 9

The I stay episode. Pedro promises to r in Brazil despite the orders to the contrary.

February 4

Death in the Palace of São Cristóvão in Rio de Janeiro of João Carlos, the Prince of Beira, aged around one.

March 11

Birth in the Palace of São Cristóvão in Rio de Janeiro of Princess Januária, daughter of Pedro and Leopoldine, entitled the Princess of Independence.

May 13

Pedro, Constitutional Regent and Perpetual Defender of Brazil.

September 7

The Ipiranga Cry. D. Pedro proclaims the independence of Brazil from the banks of the Ipiranga, near São Paulo.

September 23

Approval of the Constitution in Portugal that foresees the return of Brazil to the status of colony.

October 1

King João VI swears Loyalty to the liberal Constitution. Queen Carlota Joaquina, a true absolutist, refuses to swear the oath.

October 12

Pedro is acclaimed Constitutional Emperor of Brazil

December 1

Pedro crowned Constitutional Emperor and Perpetual Defender of Brazil in the Imperial Chapel.