Stock Photo - Prince Pedro (right) order Portuguese officer Jorge Avilez (left) to return to Portugal after his failed rebellion. José Bonifácio (in civilian clothes) can be seen next to the prince. Pedro I of Brazil (Portuguese pronunciation: [']; English: Peter I, October 12, 1798 – September 24, 1834), was the founder and first ruler of the Empire of Brazil and also King of Portugal as Pedro IV, having reigned for eight years in Brazil and two months in Portugal respectively.

Stock Photo: Prince Pedro (right) order Portuguese officer Jorge Avilez (left) to return to Portugal after his failed rebellion. José Bonifácio (in civilian clothes) can be.