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First page of the Diário Popular of November 16, 1889, announcing the proclamation of the Republic. National Archives of Brazil. The rioters occupied the headquarters of Rio de Janeiro and then the Ministry of War. They deposed the Cabinet and arrested their president, Afonso Celso de Assis Figueiredo, Viscount Ouro Preto.
The National Museum held a vast collection with more than 20 million objects, one of the largest collections of natural history and anthropological artifacts in the world, encompassing some of the most important material records regarding natural science and anthropology in Brazil, as well as numerous items that came from other regions of the ...
The First Brazilian Republic, also referred to as the Old Republic (Portuguese: República Velha, Portuguese pronunciation: [ʁeˈpublikɐ ˈvɛʎɐ]), officially the Republic of the United States of Brazil, refers to the period of Brazilian history from 1889 to 1930. The Old Republic began with the coup d'état that deposed emperor Pedro II in ...
Republic Proclamation Day: Proclamação da República: Commemorates the end of the Empire of Brazil and the proclamation of the Brazilian Republic on November 15, 1889. November 20 Black Consciousness Day: Dia da Consciência Negra: Celebrates the Black Consciousness Day in honor of Zumbi dos Palmares, born this day (year is uncertain ...
The National Historical Museum (Portuguese: Museu Histórico Nacional) of Brazil was created in 1922, and possesses over 287,000 items, including the largest numismatic collection of Latin America. The architectural complex that houses the museum was built in 1603 as the St. James of Mercy Fort; earlier structures date back to 1567, erected by ...
The National Museum of the Republic ("Museu Nacional Honestino Guimarães" in Portuguese), consists of a 14,500 square metres (156,000 sq ft) exhibit area, two 780-seat auditoriums, and a laboratory. The space is covered with a dome with ramps leading to the entrance. The building is mainly used to display temporary art exhibits.
The Brazilian Republic Anthem, also known as the Anthem of the Proclamation of the Republic (Portuguese: Hino da Proclamação da República), is a Brazilian song commemorating the Proclamation of the Republic in 15 November 1889. It was composed by Leopoldo Miguez with lyrics by Medeiros e Albuquerque. It was published in an official document ...
National Museum of Brazil (29 P) Pages in category "Natural history museums in Brazil" The following 11 pages are in this category, out of 11 total.