Independence of Brazil
September 7, 1822 · Ipiranga, São Paulo
Prince Pedro, the Portuguese regent, declared Brazil independent from Portugal and became its first emperor.
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Battles 1
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Brazilian War of Independence January 9, 1822 – March 8, 1824 · Independentist victory
- Siege of Salvador (1822–1823) March 2, 1822 – July 2, 1823 · Brazilian victory
- Battle of Pirajá November 8, 1822 · Brazilian victory
- Battle of Itaparica January 7–9, 1823 · Brazilian victory
- Battle of Jenipapo March 13, 1823 · Portuguese victory
- Battle of 4 May May 4, 1823 · Inconclusive