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Rodrigo Delfim Pereira

Rio de Janeiro, 4 Nov 1823 – Lisbon, 31 Jan 1891

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Facts and their sources

A life in time

  1. 4 Nov 1823

    Born in Rio de Janeiro

  2. 19 Jun 1860

    A daughter is born

  3. 31 Jan 1891

    Dies in Lisbon, aged 67

Family

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Parents

Children · 1

During his lifetime

He lived through 8 decades. Pick one to hear and see what it was like around Rio de Janeiro.

General history, not a record about the family: each item says where it comes from.

The 1820s · Rodrigo is born in Rio de Janeiro

Who governed

In South America1810–1825

Spanish America wins independence

From Mexico to Argentina, led by Bolívar, San Martín and others, Spain’s colonies broke away and became a dozen republics.

Getting around

Decorated lead mules guided the way

Lead mules were decorated with ornaments like peacock feathers, shells, and ribbons, and wore a bell to help guide the rest of the herd.

In the news1824

Arrival of German Immigrants

The first group of German immigrants arrived in Rio de Janeiro on a Dutch ship, marking the beginning of organized European migration in this period. These immigrants were part of efforts to settle and develop different regions of the country.

What people wore

Informal home attire for men

Brazilian men often discarded stiff outer layers at home, wearing only a cotton shirt, knee-length breeches, and clogs. Only a few elite men owned nightgowns, which were used to signal worldliness and status.

Daily life

Lack of water and sewage infrastructure

Running water and sewage systems were non-existent, so enslaved people transported water from public fountains or rivers in buckets and removed waste using barrels known as tigres. Bathing often occurred in small basins or tubs, sometimes using tin sheets.

In the news1820

Liberal Revolution Begins (1820)

The Liberal Revolution of 1820 erupted in Porto, demanding the return of the king, the expulsion of the British, and a new constitution.

Music

Music in religious festivals

Religious festivals often featured processions with choirs, orchestras, and traditional groups like congados, which were pantomimic folk dances of African origin.