1861 in Brazil

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.

Births

 * 21 January - Roberto Landell de Moura