Pedro II of Brazil

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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1. When was Pedro II of Brazil born?December 2, 1825
2. When did Pedro II of Brazil die?December 5, 1891 (age 66)
3. Where was Pedro II of Brazil born?Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
4. Who was Pedro II of Brazil?Pedro II was the emperor of Brazil. He became king when he was only five years old and ruled for almost 50 years.
5. Why did Pedro II become emperor when he was so young?His father, Pedro I, gave up the throne and Pedro II, the young prince, had to take over as emperor.

Regency Period: A time when a regent governs because the monarch is too young or unable to rule.
Platine War: A conflict involving Brazil, Argentina, and Uruguay in the mid-19th century.
Paraguayan War: A major war fought between Paraguay and an alliance of Brazil, Argentina, and Uruguay from 1864 to 1870.