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

References