1861 in Brazil explained

Events in the year 1861 in Brazil.

Incumbents

• Monarch

Pedro II

• Prime Minister

• • Baron of Uruguaiana (until 2 March)
  • Marquis of Caxias (starting 2 March)

Events

• June 7/8 - Shipwreck of the "Prince of Wales" in Rio Grande do Sul.^[1]

Births

• 21 January - Roberto Landell de Moura

Notes and References

1. Web site: O navio inglês "Prince of Wales", pivô da chamada "Questão Christie" Portos & Mercados. Júnior. Diniz. pt-BR. 2020-03-27.