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From October 12, 1822 until April 7, 1831 when he returned to Portugal because he was unable to deal with problems in both Brazil and Portugal so he abdicated in favor of his son, Pedro II and returned to Europe.

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Emperor Pedro I was torn between his liberal personality and the need for strong monarchy to hold the country together and maintain order.

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He issued a declaration of Brazilian independence on Sept. 7, 1822. Within three months he was crowned emperor.

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When Portugal was invaded by French troops in 1807, he and his

family fled to Portugal's wealthiest colony, Brazil.

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On 12 October, he was acclaimed Brazilian emperor and by March 1824 had defeated all armies associated to Portugal.

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Pedro was also know as "the Liberator" and "the Soldier King"

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Pedro declared Brazil independent on September 7, 1822 in the city of Sao Paulo

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Died on September 24, 1834 in Lisbon, Portugal

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Born onOctober 12, 1798 in Lisbon, Portugal