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The assassination attempt on Emperor Dom Pedro II
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The near death of Dom Pedro II in 1889

On July 15, 1889 Dom Pedro II suffered an assassination attempt in Rio de Janeiro. Dom Pedro II, accompanied by his wife, daughter, and eldest grandson, went to the Sant’Anna Theater, now known as the Carlos Gomes Theater, in Rio de Janeiro. At the end of the performance, well past

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07/16/2023No Comments
The final moments of Emperor Dom Pedro II
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The final moments of Emperor Dom Pedro II

On November 24, 1891, Pedro II made an entry in his diary, stating: “Deodoro resigned.”, referring to the news of the resignation of the man who helped orchestrate the coup for the republic in Brazil. After this note, Pedro II embarked on a lengthy carriage ride along the Seine River,

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06/25/2023No Comments