Events in the year 1848 in Brazil.
Incumbents Monarch: Pedro II Prime Minister: 2nd Viscount of Caravelas (until 8 March) Viscount of Macaé (from 8 March to 31 March) Francisco de Paula Sousa e Melo (from 31 March to 29 September) Viscount of Olinda (starting 29 September)
Events May 7 - establishment of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Porto Alegre as the Diocese of São Pedro do Rio Grande. November 6 - beginning of Praieira revolt.
Births July 7 - Rodrigues Alves, President of Brazil from 1902 to 1906. References