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The Independence Day of Brazil (Portuguese: Dia da Independência, Portuguese pronunciation: [ˈdʒi.ɐ dɐ ĩdepẽˈdẽsjɐ]), commonly called Sete de Setembro ([ˈsɛtʃi dʒi seˈtẽbɾu], 'Seven of September'), is a national holiday observed in Brazil on 7 September of every year.
This event is known as the "Cry of Ipiranga", the declaration of Brazil's independence, [27] Returning to the city of São Paulo on the night of 7 September 1822, Pedro and his companions announced the news of Brazilian independence from Portugal. The Prince was received with great popular celebration and was called not only "King of Brazil ...
Prince Pedro is crowned as emperor Pedro I of Brazil. 1822–1825: War of Independence of Brazil. [86] 1824: Confederation of the Equator rebellion in the Northeast. [87] [88] [89] The Constitution of 1824 is adopted. [90] 26 May: The United States become the first country to recognize the independence of Brazil. [91] 1825: 13 January
For this reason, very little is known about the history of Brazil before 1500. Archaeological remains (mainly pottery) indicate a complex pattern of regional cultural developments, internal migrations, and occasional large state-like federations. At the time of European discovery, the territory of modern-day Brazil had as many as 2,000 tribes.
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Brazilian forces, consisting of regular troops, local militias, and a hastily assembled fleet, defeated the Portuguese garrisons to establish the Empire of Brazil under emperor Pedro I. The war formally ended with the Treaty of Rio de Janeiro in 1825, in which Portugal recognized Brazil's independence.
Brazil, [b] officially the Federative Republic of Brazil, [c] is the largest and easternmost country in South America and Latin America. It is the world's fifth-largest country by area and the seventh largest by population, with over 203 million people. Brazil is a federation composed of 26 states and a Federal District, which hosts the capital ...
Prince Pedro declares the Independence of Brazil on September 7, 1822. " Independência ou Morte " (Independence or death) (1888), oil on canvas painting by Pedro Américo . On September 2, 1822, a decree with Lisbon's demands arrived in Rio de Janeiro, while Prince Pedro was in São Paulo .