Timeline of Brazil

Chronology

25 events spanning the history of Brazil. BCE/CE dating.

1. 1500

   Portuguese land in the area and claim it to the Portuguese crown.

   Portuguese land in the area and claim it to the Portuguese crown.

2. 1550

   African slaves were shipped to Brazil to work sugar plantations.

   African slaves were shipped to Brazil to work sugar plantations.

3. 1624

   The Dutch conquered Salvador.

   The Dutch conquered Salvador.

4. 1810

   Overthrow of the king of Spain by Napoleon.

   Overthrow of the king of Spain by Napoleon.

5. 1822

   Prince Pedro declared Brazil independence.

   Prince Pedro declared Brazil independence and received title of emperor 1824 Pedro promulgated the first constitution; US recognition.

6. 1852

   Brazil intervened in Argentina to help overthrow Rosas .

   Brazil intervened in Argentina to help overthrow Rosas.

7. 1873 – 1875

   Conflict of Church and State over privileges of regalism .

   Conflict of Church and State over privileges of regalism.

8. 1888

   Slavery abolished

   Slavery abolished. Large influx of European immigrants over the next decade.

9. 1889

   Brazilian monarchy was overthrown and a republic was established.

   Brazilian monarchy was overthrown and a republic was established.

10. 1891

    Deodoroda Fonseca, the 1st president of Brazil, was ousted by a navy revolt.

    Deodoroda Fonseca, the 1st president of Brazil, was ousted by a navy revolt.