1861 in Brazil
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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.[1]
Births
- 21 January - Roberto Landell de Moura