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title: "Brazilian Declaration of Independence"
year: 1822
country: "Brazil"
canonical: "https://recap.at/1822/brazil-independence"
slug: "brazil-independence"
recapType: "global_event"
startDate: "1822-09-07"
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# Brazilian Declaration of Independence

> Pedro I's peaceful separation from Portugal created the largest Latin American nation and only American empire to survive the 19th century.

## Summary

The independence of Brazil began after a series of political and military events that led the Kingdom of Brazil to separate from the United Kingdom of Portugal, Brazil and the Algarves. It is celebrated on 7 September, the date in 1822 when prince regent Pedro of Braganza, beside the Ipiranga brook, declared independence from Portugal – a declaration that became known as the Cry of Ipiranga. Formal recognition by Portugal came with the Treaty of Rio de Janeiro, signed in 1825.

## Sources

- [Brazilian Declaration of Independence](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Independence_of_Brazil) - Wikipedia

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Canonical: https://recap.at/1822/brazil-independence