Dom Pedro II of Brazil

Dom Pedro II of Brazil Historical Figure Nationality: Brazil Year of Birth: 1825 Year of Death: 1891 Cause of Death: Pneumonia Religion: Catholicism Occupation: Politician, Monarch Spouse: Theresa Christina of the Two Sicilies (d. 1889) Children: Four, only one of whom survived him Relatives: Franz Joseph I of Austria, Maximilian I of Mexico (first cousins) House: Braganza Political Office(s): Emperor of Brazil Fictional Appearances: The Guns of the South POD: January 17, 1864 Type of Appearance: Contemporary reference

Pedro II (2 December 1825 – 5 December 1891), nicknamed "the Magnanimous" was the second and last Emperor of Brazil. His reign of 58 years, the second-longest of any known New World monarchy, saw the abolition of slavery in the Empire. Despite initial success as Emperor, Pedro began losing interest in politics and ruling effectively. A military coup deposed him in 1889, and he died of pneumonia in France two years later.

Dom Pedro II in The Guns of the South

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.

See also

• Dom Pedro IV of Brazil, a fictional Emperor in Southern Victory, who may be a descendant of Pedro II.

References

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