Brazilian War of Independence

January 9, 1822 – March 8, 1824

Result Independentist victory

Brazil fought Portuguese troops who stayed loyal to Lisbon after Pedro I declared independence. Brazilian forces drove the Portuguese out of Bahia and other provinces, and Portugal recognised Brazil in 1825.

Battles 5

March 2, 1822 – July 2, 1823
Siege of Salvador (1822–1823) Brazilian victory Salvador
November 8, 1822
Battle of Pirajá Brazilian victory Bahia
January 7–9, 1823
Battle of Itaparica Brazilian victory Itaparica Island
March 13, 1823
Battle of Jenipapo Portuguese victory Jenipapo River
May 4, 1823
Battle of 4 May Inconclusive Salvador Thomas Cochrane

Key commanders

Empire of Brazil 4

United Kingdom of Portugal, Brazil and the Algarves 1