Imperial Brazilian Army
1822–1889 land warfare branch of the Brazilian military / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The Imperial Brazilian Army (Portuguese: Exército Imperial Brasileiro) was the name given to the land force of the Empire of Brazil. The Brazilian Army was formed after the independence of the country from Portugal in 1822 and reformed in 1889, after the republican coup d'état that created the First Brazilian Republic, a dictatorship headed by the army.
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Imperial Brazilian Army | |
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Exército Imperial Brasileiro | |
Motto | Strong arm, friendly hand |
Founded | 7 September 1822; 201 years ago (7 September 1822)[1] |
Disbanded | 15 November 1889; 134 years ago (15 November 1889)[2] |
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Headquarters | Acclamation Camp |
Leadership | |
Emperor | Pedro I (first; 1822–1831) Pedro II (last; 1831–1889) |
Ministry of War | Luís de Sousa Coutinho (first; 1822) Cândido Maria de Oliveira (last; 1889) |
Personnel | |
Military age | 18–45 |
Conscription | 1–3 years; compulsory service |
Active personnel | 14,300 (1889)[3] |
Related articles | |
History | Military history of Brazil |
Ranks | Military ranks of the Empire of Brazil |
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