Events in the year 1822 in Brazil.
Incumbents King: John VI (until 7 September) Emperor: Pedro I (starting 12 October)
Events
Dissolution of the United Kingdom of Portugal, Brazil and the Algarves Establishment of the Empire of Brazil
January 9 January: D. Pedro I refuses to heed the order of the Cortes of Lisbon to return to Portugal, initiating the process of Brazilian independence. The date became known as Dia do Fico.Renata William Santos do Vale, Presidência da República, Ministério da Justiça, Arquivo Nacional, História Luso-Brasileira, Independência do Brasil, Do reino unido a Estado emancipado: comentário acerca do processo de independência do Brasil [em linha] 16 January: Dom Pedro I organizes a ministry formed by only Brazilians, under the leadership of José Bonifácio. 19 January: José Bonifácio is appointed as Brazilian chancellor.
February 19 February: Insurrection for Brazilian independence in Bahia, where nun Joana Angélica is killed.
March 2 March: The start of the Siege of Salvador, where the newly formed Brazilian army would attempt to capture the city of Salvador in Bahia from its Portuguese defenders.
May 13 May: D. Pedro I is acclaimed Perpetual Defender of Brazil by Freemasonry.
June 14 June: The Minutes of the Council are signed in Santo Amaro, Bahia. It is the first document to officially express the desire for Brazil's independence.
September 7 September: Brazil declares independence from Portugal.
October 25 October: D. Pedro cuts relations with Freemasonry and tries to dissolve it.
November 8 November: The Battle of Pirajá. It was the largest engagement in the fight for the independence of Bahia, involving approximately 10,000 troops.
Deaths 19 February: Joana Angélica, conceptionist nun 23 December: Frei Galvão, friar of the Franciscan Order
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