Pedro II

noun

1. Dom Pedro II, 1825–91, emperor of Brazil 1831–89.

Pedro II

noun

1. Pedro II18251891MBrazilianPOLITICS: hereditary ruler 1825–91, last emperor of Brazil (1831–89); son of Pedro I. He was deposed when Brazil became a republic (1889)

Example Sentences

This in time gave place to the present church, of which the first stone was laid by Pedro II.

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This form of punishment had been enacted for the first time in positive law, as already stated, by Pedro II.

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In 1841 the coronation ceremony was performed, and Pedro II.

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They resigned, and from that moment until his mental powers began to fail Pedro II.

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