1822 in Brazil

Events in the year 1822 in Brazil.

Incumbents

 * King: John VI (until 7 September)
 * Emperor: Pedro I (starting 12 October)

Events

 * Dissolution of the United Kingdom of Portugal, Brazil and the Algarves
 * Establishment of the Empire of Brazil

January

 * 9 January: D. Pedro I refuses to heed the order of the Cortes of Lisbon to return to Portugal, initiating the process of Brazilian independence. The date became known as Dia do Fico.
 * 16 January: Dom Pedro I organizes a ministry formed by only Brazilians, under the leadership of José Bonifácio.
 * 19 January: José Bonifácio is appointed as Brazilian chancellor.

February

 * 19 February: Insurrection for Brazilian independence in Bahia, where nun Joana Angélica is killed.

March

 * 2 March: The start of the Siege of Salvador, where the newly formed Brazilian army would attempt to capture the city of Salvador in Bahia from its Portuguese defenders.

May

 * 13 May: D. Pedro I is acclaimed Perpetual Defender of Brazil by Freemasonry.

June

 * 14 June: The Minutes of the Council are signed in Santo Amaro, Bahia. It is the first document to officially express the desire for Brazil's independence.

September

 * 7 September: Brazil declares independence from Portugal.

October

 * 25 October: D. Pedro cuts relations with Freemasonry and tries to dissolve it.

November

 * 8 November: The Battle of Pirajá. It was the largest engagement in the fight for the independence of Bahia, involving approximately 10,000 troops.

Deaths

 * 19 February: Joana Angélica, conceptionist nun
 * 23 December: Frei Galvão, friar of the Franciscan Order