Category: Imperial

Mauá's Childhood: The Shopboy Who Became a Wealthy Entrepreneur
Imperial

Get to know the childhood of Mauá

Baron of Mauá, whose real name was Irineu Evangelista de Sousa, was a prominent figure in 19th-century Brazilian history. He played a significant role in the economic and industrial development of the country. The childhood of Irineu Evangelista de Sousa, better known as Baron of Mauá, is a fascinating and

Read More »
Portugal's military resistance against Brazilian independence
Colonial

Brazil’s independence and portuguese resistance

The news of Brazil’s independence from Portugal was not celebrated in all provinces. After the proclamation, Emperor Dom Pedro I had a difficult time quelling the various revolts that occurred during the independence process. At the moment when he declared Brazil’s independence, the governments and troops of some provinces were

Read More »
The painting "Independence or Death" by Pedro Américo
Imperial

Today in Brazil: Independence of Brazil

On September 7, 1822, on the banks of the Ipiranga River in São Paulo, an important chapter in the history of Brazil was written with the “Cry of Ipiranga.” It was at this moment that Dom Pedro I proclaimed the political independence of Brazil from Portugal, using the memorable words

Read More »
The First Railroad in Brazil
Imperial

The First Railroad in Brazil

The Mauá Railroad, officially known as the Imperial Steam Navigation and Petrópolis Railroad Company, was the first railway established in Brazil and the third in South America. It was built in 1854 by Irineu Evangelista de Sousa, Baron of Mauá. Initially, it connected the Port of Mauá to Fragoso, in

Read More »
The paraguayan cannon "El Cristiano"
Imperial

The paraguayan cannon “El Cristiano”

The War of Paraguay, which took place between 1864 and 1870, was one of the most brutal wars in the history of South America. It involved the Triple Alliance, composed of Argentina, Brazil, and Uruguay, against Paraguay. Brazil entered the war due to the seizure of the ship Marquês de

Read More »
The painting "Independence or Death" by Pedro Américo
Imperial

The painting “Independence or Death” by Pedro Américo

In 1886, during the final years of the Monarchy, the painter from Paraíba, Pedro Américo, was commissioned by the imperial government to create a painting depicting the events that led to the foundation of the Brazilian Empire by Emperor Dom Pedro I in 1822.

Read More »
Floriano Peixoto and the Fall of the Brazilian Monarchy
Imperial

Floriano Peixoto and the Fall of the Brazilian Monarchy

The last cabinet of the Brazilian Empire appointed Floriano Peixoto (1839-1895), a distinguished soldier and veteran of the Paraguayan War, to the position of army adjutant-general. He was originally from Alagoas and had a strong association with the Liberal Party. Like Deodoro, he had participated extensively in the campaign against

Read More »
The Evolution of the Cityscape: From Slaughterhouse to Cultural Heritage
Colonial

The Evolution of the Cityscape: From Slaughterhouse to Cultural Heritage

Throughout history, cities have undergone transformational changes, shedding old practices and embracing new ones. The city of Rio de Janeiro, with its rich tapestry of memories, is no exception to this phenomenon. Within its boundaries lie numerous examples of places and practices that have faded into the past, and among

Read More »
Discover how the independence of Brazil happened
Colonial

Discover how the independence of Brazil happened

The Independence of Brazil, which occurred on September 7, 1822, represents a fundamental moment in the country’s history. On that day, Prince Regent Dom Pedro I proclaimed Brazil as an independent nation from Portugal, marking the end of over three centuries of colonial rule and the beginning of a new

Read More »
Dom Pedro I, the composing emperor
Imperial

Dom Pedro I, the composing emperor

The First Emperor of Brazil, Dom Pedro I, had a highly refined musical education, as was customary among the Bragança family. Among his teachers were Marcos Portugal and Sigismund Neukomm. He played the bugle, flute, violin, bassoon, trombone, and harpsichord.

Read More »
The Monument to the Viscount of Mauá in Rio de Janeiro City
Imperial

The Monument to the Viscount of Mauá in Rio de Janeiro City

Mauá Square marks the beginning of Avenida Rio Branco and also the Port of Rio de Janeiro, as the numbering of warehouses starts at the square. The center of the square is occupied by the statue of Irineu Evangelista de Sousa, the Baron/Viscount of Mauá, a pioneer in various areas

Read More »