Dom Pedro II of Brazil Historical Figure Nationality: Brazil Religion: Catholicism Date of Birth: 1831 Date of Death: 1891 Cause of Death: Pneumonia Occupation: Politician, Monarch Spouse: Theresa Christina of the Two Sicilies (d. 1889) Children: Six Affiliations: House of Bragança Turtledove Appearances: The Guns of the South POD: January 17, 1864 Type of Appearance: Contemporary reference

Pedro II (1825–1891), nicknamed "the Magnanimous" was the second and last Emperor of Brazil. Despite initial success as Emperor, Pedro began losing interest in politics and ruling effectively. After a reign of 58 years, he was deposed in 1889, and died of pneumonia in France two years later.

Dom Pedro II in The Guns of the SouthEdit

Under Dom Pedro II, Brazil extended recognition to the Confederate States after the Army of Northern Virginia took Washington City in 1864. President Jefferson Davis felt that, given Brazil's reliance on slavery, it should have extended recognition sooner.^[1]

Literary Comment (Southern Victory)Edit

As Dom Pedro IV still rules the Empire of Brazil in Breakthroughs, Dom Pedro II may not have been overthrown in the Southern Victory timeline. However, Harry Turtledove did not examine the issue, and anything beyond this is speculation.

ReferencesEdit

Regnal titles (OTL)
Preceded by Pedro I	Emperor of Brazil 7 April 1831 – 15 November 1889	Monarchy abolished Republic established under President Deodoro da Fonseca

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