USA HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -24, 1834, Lisbon), founder of the Brazilian empire and first emperor of Brazil, from Dec. 1, 1822, to April 7, 1831, also reckoned as King Pedro (Peter) IV of Portugal. Generally known as Dom Pedro, he was the son of King John VI of Portugal.

Detailed explanation-2: -Dom Pedro I (English: Peter I; 12 October 1798 – 24 September 1834), also known as “the Liberator", was the founder and first ruler of the Empire of Brazil. As King Dom Pedro IV, he reigned briefly over Portugal, where he also became known as “the Liberator” as well as “the Soldier King".

Detailed explanation-3: -On September 7, 1822, Pedro declared the independence of Brazil and after waging a successful war against his father’s kingdom, was acclaimed on October 12 as Pedro I, the first Emperor of Brazil.

Detailed explanation-4: -Pedro II, original name Dom Pedro de Alcântara, (born Dec. 2, 1825, Rio de Janeiro, Braz.-died Dec. 5, 1891, Paris, France), second and last emperor of Brazil (1831–89), whose benevolent and popular reign lasted nearly 50 years.

Detailed explanation-5: -Pedro resisted efforts from the Portuguese parliament to keep Brazil colonized and return to his home country, instead helping lead Brazil to independence on Sept. 7, 1822, after which he was named Emperor.