Dom Pedro

By Josihicks67

  • French Invasion

    In 1807 Napoleon and France invaded Portugal. Dom Joao and his sons flee to Brazil.

  • Arrival in Brazil

    Dom Joao and his sons arrive in Brazil. This is Dom Pedro's first introduction to Brazil.

  • Napoleon is defeated

    The battle of Waterloo takes place and Napoleon is defeated. This means that Portugal is now free from Napoleon forces.

  • Return to Portugal

    Dom Joao returns to portugal

  • Fight for independence begins

    Brazil sees them to be different compared to Portugal. This led to Pedro becoming king and Brazil claimed independence from Portugal.

  • Emperor

    Pedro is crowned emperor of Brazil. This event is very special to Pedro because he could be like his father. He is also the first emperor of Brazil.

  • Constitution

    The Constitution of 1824 was made. This was the first constitution of Brazil.

  • Marriage

    Dom Pedro is married by proxy to Amélie of Leuchtenberg. They were married by proxy.

  • Handing down of the thrown

    Dom Pedro I abdicates in favor of his 5-year-old son Dom Pedro II who reigned for almost 59 years.

  • Slave Trading

    Slave Trading is forbidden in Brazil. Most of the owners ignore this law. Slavery wasn't officially abolished until 1888

  • Death

    Dom Pedro I dies. His cause of death was tuberculosis. In 1840 Dom Pedro II was declared of age and becomes king.