Pedro II of Brazil
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Pedro II of Brazil
Summary
Pedro II of Brazil is a human[1]. His place of birth was Rio de Janeiro[2]. He was born on December 2, 1825[3]. He passed away in Paris[4]. He died on December 5, 1891[5]. He worked as a politician[6], monarch[7], and statesperson[8]. He has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[9]
Key Facts
- Born in Rio de Janeiro[2], Pedro II of Brazil…
- Pedro II of Brazil passed away in Paris[4].
- Pedro II of Brazil was born on December 2, 1825[3].
- Pedro II of Brazil died on December 5, 1891[5].
- Pedro II of Brazil is buried at Cathedral of Petrópolis[10].
- Pedro II of Brazil is buried at Petrópolis[11].
- Pedro II of Brazil's father was Pedro I of Brazil[12].
- Pedro II of Brazil's mother was Maria Leopoldina of Austria[13].
- Pedro II of Brazil was married to Teresa Cristina of the Two Sicilies[14].
- A child of Pedro II of Brazil was Afonso, Prince Imperial of Brazil[15].
- A child of Pedro II of Brazil was Isabel, Princess Imperial of Brazil[16].
- A child of Pedro II of Brazil was Princess Leopoldina of Brazil[17].
- A child of Pedro II of Brazil was Pedro, Prince Imperial of Brazil[18].
- Pedro II of Brazil held citizenship in Brazil[19].
- Portuguese was Pedro II of Brazil's native language[20].
- Pedro II of Brazil worked as a politician[6].
- Pedro II of Brazil worked as a monarch[7].
- Pedro II of Brazil worked as a statesperson[8].
- Pedro II of Brazil held the position of Emperor of Brazil[21].
- Pedro II of Brazil received the Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour[22].
- Pedro II of Brazil received the Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece[23].
- Pedro II of Brazil received the Knight of the Order of St. Alexander Nevsky[24].
- Pedro II of Brazil received the Order of the Black Eagle[25].
- Pedro II of Brazil received the Knight Grand Cross in the Order of the Holy Sepulchre[26].
- Pedro II of Brazil received the Order of the Star of Romania[27].
Body
Origins and Family
Pedro II of Brazil was born in Rio de Janeiro[2]. He was born on December 2, 1825[3]. His father was Pedro I of Brazil[12]. His mother was Maria Leopoldina of Austria[13]. Portuguese was his native language[20].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include politician[6], monarch[7], and statesperson[8]. Pedro II of Brazil held the position of Emperor of Brazil[21].
Recognition
Awards received include Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour[22], a grade of an order[28], in France[29]; Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece[23], a grade of an order[30]; Knight of the Order of St. Alexander Nevsky[24], a grade of an order[31], in Russian Empire[32]; Order of the Black Eagle[25], an order[33], in Kingdom of Prussia[34], founded in 1701[35]; Knight Grand Cross in the Order of the Holy Sepulchre[26], a grade of an order[36]; and Order of the Star of Romania[27], an order[37], in Romania[38], founded in 1864[39].
Personal Life
Pedro II of Brazil was married to Teresa Cristina of the Two Sicilies[14]. Children include Afonso, Prince Imperial of Brazil[15], an aristocrat[40], 1845–1847[41], of Brazil[42], awarded the Order of Aviz[43]; Isabel, Princess Imperial of Brazil[16], an aristocrat[44], 1846–1921[45], of Brazil[46], awarded the Golden Rose[47]; Princess Leopoldina of Brazil[17], a politician[48], 1847–1871[49], of Brazil[50]; and Pedro, Prince Imperial of Brazil[18], an aristocrat[51], 1848–1850[52], of Brazil[53]. His religion is recorded as Catholic Church[54].
Death and Burial
Pedro II of Brazil died on December 5, 1891[5]. He died in Paris[4]. The cause of death was pneumonia[55]. Recorded place of burial include Cathedral of Petrópolis[10] and Petrópolis[11].
Works and Contributions
Things named for Pedro II of Brazil include Central do Brasil[56], a last station[57], in Brazil[58], founded in 1858[59].
Why It Matters
Pedro II of Brazil has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[9] He is known by 55 alternative names across languages and contexts.[60]
Entities named for him include Central do Brasil[56], a last station[57], in Brazil[58], founded in 1858[59].
FAQs
Where was Pedro II of Brazil born?
Born in Rio de Janeiro[2], Pedro II of Brazil…
Where did Pedro II of Brazil die?
Pedro II of Brazil passed away in Paris[4].
Who were Pedro II of Brazil's parents?
Pedro II of Brazil's father was Pedro I of Brazil[12]. Pedro II of Brazil's mother was Maria Leopoldina of Austria[13].
Who was Pedro II of Brazil married to?
Pedro II of Brazil's spouses include Teresa Cristina of the Two Sicilies[14].
What did Pedro II of Brazil do for work?
Pedro II of Brazil worked as politician[6], monarch[7], and statesperson[8].
What awards did Pedro II of Brazil receive?
Honors received include Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour[22], Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece[23], Knight of the Order of St. Alexander Nevsky[24], and Order of the Black Eagle[25].