1840 in Brazil
1840 in Brazil |
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19 stars (1823–70) |
Timeline of Brazilian history |
Empire of Brazil |
Year of Constitution: 1824 |
Events in the year 1840 in Brazil.
Incumbents
- Monarch
- (before 24 July) None, regency; Pedro II of Brazil de jure only
- (starting 24 July) Emperor Pedro II
Events
- Last remaining group of Cabanagem rebels, under leadership of Gonçalo Jorge de Magalhães, surrenders
- Ragamuffin War: rebels of the Riograndense Republic refused an offer of amnesty by the Empire of Brazil, although it was clear that they had no chances of winning
Births
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