Francisco de Lima e Silva

Francisco de Lima e Silva (8 July 1785 – 2 December 1853) was a Brazilian military officer and politician who served twice as regent of the Empire of Brazil during the minority of emperor Pedro II.

Francisco de Lima e Silva
Regent of the Empire of Brazil
In office
7 April 1831  3 May 1831
Serving with Campos Vergueiro, Carneiro de Campos
MonarchPedro II
Preceded byOffice established
Succeeded byPermanent Triumviral Regency (Portuguese: Regência Trina Permanente)
In office
17 June 1831  12 October 1835
Serving with Costa Carvalho, Bráulio Muniz
MonarchPedro II
Preceded byProvisional Triumviral Regency (Portuguese: Regência Trina Provisória)
Succeeded byDiogo Antônio Feijó
Personal details
Born(1785-07-08)8 July 1785
Rio de Janeiro, State of Brazil, Portuguese America
Died2 December 1853(1853-12-02) (aged 68)
Rio de Janeiro, Empire of Brazil
SpouseMariana Cândida de Oliveira Belo
ChildrenLuís Alves de Lima e Silva
José Joaquim de Lima e Silva Sobrinho
Carlota Guilhermina de Lima e Silva
OccupationPolitician; landowner
Signature
Military service
Allegiance Empire of Brazil
Branch/serviceImperial Brazilian Army
RankBrigadier
Battles/warsConfederation of the Equator
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