Pedro I

American  

[pey-droh, pe-droo] / ˈpeɪ droʊ, ˈpɛ drʊ /

noun

1. Dom Pedro, 1798–1834, king of Portugal (1826, as Pedro IV) and first emperor of Brazil 1822–31.

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Pedro I British  

/ ˈpɛdrəʊ /

noun

1. 1798–1834, first emperor of Brazil (1822–31); son of John VI of Portugal: declared Brazilian independence (1822)

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Pedro I

“There was so much opposition in San Pedro, I don’t think this proposal was ever going to work,” she said.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 17, 2026

“Five hours into my sail out of San Pedro, I had my first impression of the Pacific Ocean: It’s crazy,” Kang wrote in his book, “Yes, I’m Crazy for the Ocean.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 9, 2023

She was “a lady as brave as honest,” and in 1823, she was decorated by Dom Pedro I for her service.

From Textbooks ● Dec. 14, 2022

Pedro I declared Brazil’s independence in 1822 and imperial rule lasted until 1889, when the monarchy gave way to a republic.

From Seattle Times ● Aug. 23, 2022

"Never fear, Don Pedro, I shall be mute as an oyster," and so saying, Bernardi took his leave.

From Mississippi Outlaws and the Detectives Don Pedro and the Detectives; Poisoner and the Detectives by Allan Pinkerton