Early life of Pedro II of Brazil

The early life of Pedro II of Brazil covers the period from his birth onDecember 1825 untilJuly 1841, when he was crowned and consecrated. Born in Rio de Janeiro, the Brazilian Emperor Dom Pedro II was the youngest and only surviving male child of Dom Pedro I, first emperor of Brazil, and his wife Dona Leopoldina, archduchess of Austria. From birth, he was heir to his fathers throne and was styled Prince Imperial. As member of the Brazilian Royalty, he held the honorific title Dom.

Pedro de Alcntara Joo Carlos Leopoldo Salvador Bibiano Francisco Xavier de Paula Leocdio Miguel Gabriel Rafael Gonzaga was born following a childbirth that lasted for more than five hours at 230160a.m. onDecember 1825. His name, as well as his fathers, was a homage to St. Peter of Alcantara.

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