Write An Essay About Dom Pedro's Life

‘Independence or death!’ was proclaimed by Prince Pedro on September 7, 1822 when Brazil's independence was declared. Dom Pedro was an important figure in latin american history because Dom Pedro was the first emperor of Brazil. He was also known as Dom Pedro IV to the portuguese because he was the king of Portugal. When he had fought for Brazil's independence, he proclaimed the quote written above when liberating Brazil from portuguese rule. Actually, this is what he had been known most for; for declaring Brazil independent from Portugal in 1822. He had set up his empire in Brazil before he was ever emperor of Portugal. It wasn't until after his father died (Joao IV) that he had returned to Portugal to claim the crown. When he had left Brazil
In just two short years, Dom Pedro had defeated all armies loyal to Portugal, an impressive feat. In short Dom Pedro had eventually founded the Brazilian empire and defeated enemies loyal to Portugal. in a sense he had avenged his people for having to flee. He actually later became the emperor of Portugal for a time beginning on the year of 1826. He had abdicated Portugal to his eldest daughter, dona Maria II. Her throne was usurped by prince dom miguel, Dom Pedro's younger brother. With the stresses of being emperor of two countries, on the seventh of april in 1831, pedro abdicated in favor of his eldest son Dom Pedro II, and had sailed for
The reason being is because he was the founder of the Brazilian empire. He also fought off the portuguese and liberated hundreds of thousands of people. Without him as an emperor, it wouldn't be guaranteed that Portugal would have been liberated which has effects in itself. Dom Pedro was a very intelligent person with a great education. he was passionate about things and he was a fighter. he was stubborn to his way. Out of everything Dom Pedro has taught me to be stubborn, to never stop fighting, and to love while you still