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Pedro I

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Pedro I (1798-1834)

Emperor of Brazil 1822-31. The son of John VI of Portugal, he escaped to Brazil on Napoleon's invasion, and was appointed regent in 1821. He proclaimed Brazil independent in 1822 and was crowned emperor, but abdicated in 1831 and returned to Portugal.


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