Avilez Rebellion

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Avilez Rebellion
Prince Pedro (pointing) orders General Avilez (left) to return to Portugal after his failed rebellion, aboard the frigate União, on 8 February 1822
Date 11 January – 15 February 1822 Location Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Result Victory for Prince Regent Pedro
Belligerents
Jorge de Avilez	Prince Regent Pedro Joaquim X. Curado
Strength
1,700 infantry soldiers	3,000 infantry soldiers 1 cavalry squadron 6 cannons
Casualties and losses
None	None

The Avilez Rebellion was a small uprising that took place during the events that led to the independence of Brazil between the troops of Portuguese General Jorge Avilez and Brazilian troops in response to Prince Pedro's decision to defy the Portuguese Cortes and remain in Brazil.