Pedro I delivering his abdication letter to major Frias, by Aurélio de Figueiredo
Date
7 April 1831 (1831-04-07)
Location
Rio de Janeiro
Outcome
Pedro I abdicates the Brazilian throne in favour of his son Pedro II
Beginning of the Regency Period
Related event
Night of the Bottle Fight
The abdication of emperor Pedro I of Brazil took place on 7 April 1831 in favor of his son Pedro de Alcântara, future emperor Pedro II. The act marked the end of the so-called First Reign and the beginning of the regency period in Brazil.
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