1850 in Brazil

Events in the year 1850 in Brazil.

Incumbents

• Monarch – Pedro II
• Prime Minister – Marquis of Monte Alegre

Events

• September 4: Law n° 581, known as the Eusébio de Queirós Law, is passed, which extinguishes the African slave trade to Brazil.

Births

• January 17: Joaquim Arcoverde, cardinal

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