Growth of Pedro II of Brazil
In the life of Pedro II of Brazil, growth in both his personal and public roles took place in the decade beginning in 1853. At the start of this period, he was still struggling to find his way. But by its end the Emperor was a mature and steady leader, and Brazil was united and on its way to unprecedented national prosperity and prestige.
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Early life (1825–40) |
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Emperor Pedro II at age 39, 1864 | |
| Emperor of Brazil | |
| Reign | 7 April 1831 – 15 November 1889 |
| Coronation | 18 July 1841 |
| Predecessor | Pedro I |
| Born | 2 December 1825 Palace of São Cristóvão, Rio de Janeiro |
| Died | 5 December 1891 (aged 66) Paris, France |
| Burial | Cathedral of Petrópolis, Petrópolis |
| Spouse | Teresa Cristina of the Two Sicilies |
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| House | Braganza |
| Father | Pedro I of Brazil |
| Mother | Maria Leopoldina of Austria |
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