1885 in Brazil explained

Events in the year 1885 in Brazil.

Incumbents

• Monarch

Pedro II^[1]

• Prime Minister

• • Manuel Pinto de Sousa Dantas (until 6 May)
  • José Antônio Saraiva (from 6 May to 20 August)
  • Baron of Cotegipe (starting 20 August)

Events

• September 28

The Saraiva-Cotegipe Law, also known as the Sexagenarian Law, is enacted, which frees slaves 60 years of age and older in the country.^[2]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Pedro II - emperor of Brazil . Encyclopedia Britannica . 13 June 2018 . en.
2. Web site: pt-BR. Lei dos Sexagenários (1885) - História do Brasil.