The Hino da Independência is a Brazilian official patriotic song commemorating the country's declaration of independence from Portugal. The anthem was composed in 1822 by Emperor Pedro I, the lead fig
Emperor Pedro I composing the anthem, in 1822. Painting Primeiros Sons do Hino da Independência by Augusto Bracet.
"Independence or Death!" from Pedro Américo, 1888
Dom Pedro I, known in Brazil and in Portugal as "the Liberator" or "the Soldier King" in Portugal, was the founder and first ruler of the Empire of Brazil from 1822 to 1831 and King of Portugal in 182
Hino da Independência
…a Brazilian official patriotic song commemorating the country's declaration of independence from Portugal. The anthem was composed in 1822 by Emperor Pedro I, the lead figure in the country's struggle for independence, and the lyrics were written by poet Evaristo da Veiga. It was used as the national anthem…
Pedro around age 2, c.1800, by Agustín Esteve
Portrait by Jean-Baptiste Debret of Pedro around age 18, c.1816
Pedro, in his father's name, makes an oath of obedience to the Portuguese Constitution on 26 February 1821. He can be seen at the middle of the balcony raising his hat. Painting by Félix Taunay, Baron of Taunay.