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King Pedro or Pedro I was the son of the Portuguese King João VI. Following his father's return to Portugal he led a successful revolution(encouraged by his father), declared Brazil independent and became emporer. Although he instituted a liberal constitution he remained an autocrat. In 1831 he was forced to abdicate and his young son Pedro II took over. However, regents ran the country in his name experimenting with a republican government.

Created by: Stephen Puckette 2/12/09