In 1817, in Pernambuco, the Pernambucan Revolution or Revolution of the Fathers , was an emancipationist revolt and one of the most important Brazilian revolutions.
Historical context
Following creation, by Napoleon Bonaparte , from Continental Blockade , the Portuguese royal court moved to Brazil in 1808. At this time, factories and other structures were built in Brazil, however, certain facts revolted Brazilians, among which:tax increases, exaggerated court spending and occupation of positions public by the Portuguese instead of being made available to Brazilians.
How It Happened
The state that was most revolted by the situation in the country was Pernambuco , which also faced a serious problem with drought in the region leading to hundreds of deaths.
Thus, the insurgents, led by Domingos José Martins , José de Barros Lima (known as the “Crowned Lion” ) planned the revolution that began with the occupation of Recife and the arrest of the governor of the State of Pernambuco – Caetano Pinto de Miranda Montenegro .
A provisional government was established, whose main measures were the release of political prisoners, tax reductions and freedom of the press.
The goal was to make Brazil independent from Portugal and implant a republic .
Consequences
Afraid of initiatives, D. John VI gives orders to the military. The combat, lasting 75 days, was one of the most violent emancipationist movements.
Defeated, the rebels were arrested and, many of them, sentenced to death.
The revolt is also known as the Revolt of the Fathers due to the considerable number of priests who took place in it - one of the best known was Frei Caneca .
To learn more read:
- Continenta Lock
- Praieira Revolution
- State of Paraíba
- Don Joao VI
- Causes of Brazil's Independence
- Battle of the Guararapes