United Kingdom of Portugal, Brazil and the Algarves
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United Kingdom of Portugal, Brazil and the Algarves
| Official name | United Kingdom of Portugal, Brazil and the Algarves |
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| Common name | United Kingdom of Portugal, Brazil and the Algarves |
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| Flag | [[File:|125px]] |
| Coat of arms | [[File:|85px]] |
| Capital | Rio de Janeiro |
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| Government | Constitutional monarchy |
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The United Kingdom of Portugal, Brazil and the Algarves (Portuguese: Reino Unido de Portugal, Brasil e Algarves) was a sovereign state that existed from 1815 to 1822. It was formed by the elevation of the Portuguese colony of Brazil to the status of a kingdom, and its subsequent union with the Kingdom of Portugal and the Kingdom of the Algarves.
History[edit | edit source]
The creation of the United Kingdom of Portugal, Brazil and the Algarves was a direct result of the Napoleonic Wars. In 1807, the House of Braganza fled from Lisbon to Rio de Janeiro to escape the invading French troops. The Portuguese court established itself in Brazil, which led to significant administrative and economic changes in the colony.
On 16 December 1815, Prince Regent John VI elevated Brazil to the status of a kingdom, creating the United Kingdom of Portugal, Brazil and the Algarves. This move was intended to strengthen the ties between Portugal and its largest colony and to reflect the new reality of the Portuguese Empire.
Government and Administration[edit | edit source]
The United Kingdom of Portugal, Brazil and the Algarves was a constitutional monarchy with its capital in Rio de Janeiro. The monarch, John VI, ruled over the kingdom with the assistance of a Prime Minister, the most notable being Duke of Palmela.
Decline and Dissolution[edit | edit source]
The union faced numerous challenges, including political unrest and economic difficulties. The Liberal Revolution of 1820 in Portugal demanded the return of the king and the implementation of a liberal constitution. In response, John VI returned to Portugal in 1821, leaving his son, Pedro, as regent of Brazil.
On 7 September 1822, Brazil declared its independence from Portugal, leading to the dissolution of the United Kingdom of Portugal, Brazil and the Algarves. The former colony became the Empire of Brazil, and Portugal reverted to its previous status as a kingdom.
Legacy[edit | edit source]
The brief existence of the United Kingdom of Portugal, Brazil and the Algarves had a lasting impact on the history of both Portugal and Brazil. It marked the beginning of Brazil's path to independence and the end of the colonial era in Portuguese history.
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