Declaration of Brazilian Independence

Date: September 7, 1822 • Location: Niterói, Brazil

This milestone marked the outbreak and beginning of this historic period, which spanned 1822–1889.

Pedro I declared the independence of Brazil from Portugal, establishing the Empire of Brazil (flag pictured).

Dom Pedro I, known in Brazil and in Portugal as "the Liberator" or "the Soldier King" in Portugal, was the founder and first ruler of the Empire of Brazil from 1822 to 1831 and King of Portugal in 1826.