1857 in Brazil
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Events in the year 1857 in Brazil.
Incumbents
- Monarch: Pedro II
- Prime Minister:
- Marquis of Caxias (until 4 May)
- Marquis of Olinda (starting 4 May)
Events
- Establishment of banks including the Commercial and Agricultural Bank of Rio de Janeiro; the Bank of the Province of Rio Grande do Sul; the New Bank of Pernambuco, the Savings Bank of Pernambuco,;and the Bank of Maranhao[1]
Births
October
October 4: Francisco de Assis Rosa e Silva, 3rd Vice President of Brazil (d. 1929)