Wars, politics & history

Brazilian War of Independence

from 18 February 1822 to 8 March 1824

1822–1823 war between Portugal and Brazil. It began on 18 February 1822 in what is now Brazil and lasted until 8 March 1824 (about 2 years). The setting was Brazil and Uruguay. It was part of Latin American wars of independence and Independence of Brazil. Those involved included the Empire of Brazil and the United Kingdom of Portugal, Brazil and the Algarves.

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This moment belongs to the Industrial era (1760 CE to 1914 CE), steam, factories and revolutions. You can also browse everything in the 19th century.