Brazil Independence Day Timeline

1815

The king authorizes the Prince Regent to rule in his place

The king bestows the authority to rule in case of death or calamity on his son and heir, the Prince Regent, Dom Pedro.

1820

Portugal's Constitutional Rebellion causes King Dom João VI to return home

A political revolution led by those who wanted a constitution detailing the people's rights was brewing in Portugal — causing the king to leave Brazil and return to Portugal.

1822

The new nation formally issues its Declaration of Independence on September 22.

The Declaration states that Brazil was independent from the United Kingdom of Portugal, Brazil, and the Algarves.