First Republic is the period of history in Brazil from the end of the monarchy on November 15, 1889 to the Revolution of 1930. It has also been called by historians the Oligarchic Republic, Republic of Colonels and Republic of Café com Leite. With the victory of the Revolution of 30 and in order t
The Community Blow , also known as the Declaration of Majority, guaranteed the accession to the throne of D. Pedro II, on July 23, 1840, at the age of 14. The anticipation of adulthood was the Liberal Partys strategy to end the Regency Period (1831-1840), when Brazil was ruled by regencies. This h
Marshal Luís Alves de Lima e Silva, Duque de Caxias , was born on August 25, 1803, in Porto Estrela, Rio de Janeiro and died on May 7, 1880, in Valença (RJ). Career military, he acted in practically all the conflicts that happened in Brazil in the 19th century. He participated in the wars of indepe
Dona Carlota Joaquina de Bourbón was born on April 25, 1775, Infanta of Spain, was the daughter of King Dom Carlos IV and his wife, Queen Maria Luisa of Parma. She learned languages, history, court etiquette, and religion. She possessed extraordinary energy and throughout her life was active in Por