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Afonso, Prince Imperial of Brazil

 * This is the archived discussion of the TFAR nomination for the article below. Subsequent comments should be made on the appropriate discussion page (such as Wikipedia talk:Today's featured article/requests). Please do not modify this page. 

The result was: scheduled for Today's featured article/February 23, 2015 by — Crisco 1492 (talk) 14:49, 27 January 2015 (UTC)



Afonso (1845–1847) was the Prince Imperial and heir apparent to the throne of the Empire of Brazil. Born in Rio de Janeiro, he was the eldest child of Emperor Dom Pedro II and Dona Teresa Cristina of the Two Sicilies, and thus a member of the Brazilian branch of the House of Braganza. With the birth of his child, the insecure and shy 19-year-old Emperor Pedro II became more mature and outgoing. Afonso's arrival also fostered a closer and happier relationship between his parents, who had not married for love. Afonso died from epilepsy at the age of two, devastating the emperor. After the loss of his other son, doubts grew in Pedro II's mind that the imperial system could be viable. He still had an heir in his daughter Isabel, but he was unconvinced that a female would prove to be a suitable successor. He became careless about the effects of his policies on the monarchy, provided his daughter Isabel with no training for her role as potential empress, and failed to cultivate her acceptance within the country's political class. Pedro II's lack of interest in protecting the imperial system ultimately led to its downfall.
 * Most recent similar article(s): I don't remember any subject who died at age 2.
 * Main editors: Lecen, User:Astynax
 * Promoted: 2011
 * Reasons for nomination: 170th anniversary of birth
 * Support as nominator. Gerda Arendt (talk) 21:42, 14 January 2015 (UTC)
 * Support. A little more South America in TFAs would be fine. Thanks, Gerda. --Lecen (talk) 00:07, 15 January 2015 (UTC)
 * Comment. Looks good; I made one small tweak. - Dank (push to talk) 21:09, 15 January 2015 (UTC)