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With the passage of the Lei Áurea ("Golden Law"), the Empire of Brazil abolishes slavery.
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Lei Áurea
1888 law abolishing slavery in Brazil
The Lei Áurea, officially Law No. 3,353 of 13 May 1888, is the law that abolished slavery in Brazil. It was signed by Isabel, Princess Imperial of Brazil (1846–1921), an opponent of slavery, who acted as regent to Emperor Pedro II, who was in Europe.Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)
Empire of Brazil
State in South America (1822–1889)
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Slavery
Ownership of people as property
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