Historical Events tagged with "deodoro"

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Politics & Government

Brazil Becomes a Republic After Military Coup

November 15th, 1889 135 years ago

Marshal Deodoro da Fonseca proclaimed Brazil a republic, marking the end of the monarchy under Emperor Pedro II. This shift came after a series of political and economic crises, with military factions opposing the emperor's rule. The coup was relatively bloodless, and Brazil transitioned into a republic, reflecting broader trends against imperial rule in the late 19th century.

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