1857 in Brazil

Events in the year 1857 in Brazil.

Incumbents Monarch: Pedro II Prime Minister: Marquis of Caxias (until 4 May) Marquis of Olinda (starting 4 May)

Events

Establishment of banks including the Commercial and Agricultural Bank of Rio de Janeiro; the Bank of the Province of Rio Grande do Sul; the New Bank of Pernambuco, the Savings Bank of Pernambuco,;and the Bank of Maranhao

Births October October 4: Francisco de Assis Rosa e Silva, 3rd Vice President of Brazil (d. 1929) References