Isabel Princess Imperial of Brazil was born on July 29, 1846 in Paco de Sao, Brazil. She was a member of the House of Braganza and the daughter of Emperor Dom Pedro II and Empress Dona Teresa Cristina. During her time as Regent of Brazil, she signed into law the Lei Aurea, an act that freed every slave in the country of Brazil. Her actions were a major milestone in the history of Brazil and the abolition of slavery.
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💰 Net worth: $400 billion (2024)
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About
While serving, in her father's absence, as Regent of Brazil, this heir to the throne signed into law the Lei Aurea, an act that freed every slave in the country of Brazil. A member of the House of Braganza, she was the daughter of Emperor Dom Pedro II and Empress Dona Teresa Cristina.
Before Fame
She became heir to the throne following the 1847 death of her older brother, Afonso, and the subsequent passing of her younger brother, Pedro.
Trivia
After her family's reign fell to a military coup, she settled in France, where she lived in exile for the final three decades of her life.
Family Life
She and her younger sister, Leopoldina, grew up in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Isabel later married the French-born Prince Gaston, Count of Eu, with whom she had three sons (Princes Pedro de Alcantara, Luis, and Antonio) and one daughter (Princess Luiza Vitoria).
Associated With
She and Manuel II of Portugal were both nineteenth-century-born royals and members of the House of Braganza.