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On This Day, Sept. 7: Brazil Declares Independence From Portugal

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On Sept. 7, 1822, Brazil declared independence from Portugal.

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D. Leopoldina helped write our political history, but it is common to explain it only as a mother of Dom Pedro 2o and wife of Dom Pedro 1o' Public domain The independence of Brazil in relation to Portugal was signed, in 1822, and as the historical moment occurred during the reign of Empress Maria Leopoldina, she became the first woman to govern Brazil, occupying the post temporarily for a few days. Carolina Josefa Leopoldina of Habsburg-Lorena w…

·Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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As the independence of Brazil occurred during the regency of Empress Maria Leopoldina, she became the first woman to rule the country, taking office temporarily for a few days.

·London, United Kingdom
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When we talk about the Independence of Brazil, celebrated nationally on 7 September, we cannot summarise only the episode starring Dom Pedro

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As the independence of Brazil occurred during the regency of Empress Maria Leopoldina, she became the first woman to rule the country, taking office temporarily for a few days.

·Brasília, Brazil
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The independence of the United States was an important paradigm shift not only for the country, but for the whole world. It was the first colony in the Americas to achieve freedom in Europe. At the time, and during the following decades, this historic event had an impact on the emancipation processes of Brazil, which culminated on September 7. Read more (09/07/2026

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BBC News broke the news in London, United Kingdom on Monday, September 7, 2026.
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