Avilez Rebellion

Avilez Rebellion
	Part of the Independence of Brazil
	; Prince Pedro (pointing) orders General Avilez (left) to return to Portugal after his failed rebellion, 8 February 1822.
Date	January 11, 1822 – February 15, 1822
Location	Province of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Result	Brazilian Victory: Surrender and expulsion of Portuguese troops from Rio de Janeiro without the need for combat.
Belligerents
United Kingdom of Portugal, Brazil and the Algarves	Kingdom of Brazil
Commanders and leaders
Jorge de Avilez	Prince Pedro; Count of São João das Duas Barras
Strength
1,700 Infantry Soldiers	3,000 Infantry Soldiers; 1 Cavalry Squadron; 6 Cannons
Casualties and losses
None	None

The Avilez Rebellion was a small uprising that took place during the events that led to the independence of Brazil between the troops of Portuguese General Jorge Avilez and Brazilian troops in response to Prince Pedro's decision to defy the Portuguese Cortes and remain in Brazil.

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